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American Masters

This documentary examines the life and literary career of James Baldwin, a prominent author and civil rights advocate who used his writing to challenge racial and social injustices.

Main Cast

Pat HinglePat Hingle
Percy RodriguesPercy Rodrigues

Appearances

James BaldwinJames Baldwin
Maya AngelouMaya Angelou
Amiri BarakaAmiri Baraka
David BaldwinDavid Baldwin
David LeemingDavid Leeming
Lucien HappersbergerLucien Happersberger
Bernard HasselBernard Hassel
William ColeWilliam Cole
Ishmael ReedIshmael Reed
William StyronWilliam Styron
Frances FosterFrances Foster
Bobby ShortBobby Short
Paul WinfieldPaul Winfield

Creators

Karen ThorsenKaren ThorsenDirector, Writer
Douglas K. DempseyDouglas K. DempseyWriter

Info about American Masters

Studio(s): Nobody Knows Productions, Karen Thorsen

Originally Released: United States, Aug 14, 1989

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Music, History

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