How I Became a Negro
1971, German. Directed by Roland Gall.
Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, a teacher tries to teach his students tolerance for others.
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- 1h 44m
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- Language
- German
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- Released
- 2 March 1971
- Original title
- Wie ich ein Neger wurde
- Country
- Germany
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What How I Became a Negro is based on
How I Became a Negro is based on The Age of the Fish (1937) by Ödön von Horváth.
1937
The Age of the Fish
By Ödön von Horváth
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How long is How I Became a Negro?
How I Became a Negro runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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How I Became a Negro isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 March 1971. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like How I Became a Negro?
If you liked How I Became a Negro, try Waiting for Anya, Walking with the Enemy, The Fox.
Who directed How I Became a Negro?
How I Became a Negro (1971) was directed by Roland Gall and stars Gerd Baltus, Helmut Alimonta, Veronika Fitz.
What is How I Became a Negro based on?
How I Became a Negro is based on The Age of the Fish (1937) by Ödön von Horváth.