New York Noir: The History of Black New York
New York Noir: The History of Black New York
2009, English. Directed by Marino Amoruso.
This critically acclaimed film examines the history of New York's African-American citizens and culture from the early 1600s through today. Featured are segments on civil rights, politics, business, military heroes, the Harlem Renaissance and much more. Above all else, the film honors and pays tribute to the many great contributions African-Americans have made to New York the nation and indeed, the world.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 6 January 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lee Hanover, Marino Amoruso
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New York Noir: The History of Black New York isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like New York Noir: The History of Black New York?
If you liked New York Noir: The History of Black New York, try Capital in the Twenty-First Century, The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Halloween: 25 Years of Terror.
Who directed New York Noir: The History of Black New York?
New York Noir: The History of Black New York (2009) was directed by Marino Amoruso and stars Ken Grimbal.