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| Stone Center Guide to the Web - Film and Documentaries (21 items) |
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- Barbershops: PA Stylin’
- This site is a companion to the documentary Barbershops: PA Stylin’, which examines the cultural aspects of the barbershop in the African-American community, specifically in Pennsylvania. The site features a brief summary of the documentary as well as images of predominantly African-American barbershops from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. (Source: WQED, Pittsburgh)
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- Black Film at the University of Chicago
- The University of Chicago offers a strong concentration in the study of Black cinema and media. This site provides information on Black filmmakers and films, a general history of Black film in Chicago, and information about current research projects within the University's program. (Source: University of Chicago)
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- Black Film Center/Archive
- The Black Film Center/Archive is a repository of films by and about Black people. The site contains information about services provided by the center and resources available at the center. (Source: Black Film Center/Archive at Indiana University - Bloomington)
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- Black Film Research Online
- This guide to black film research includes links to library collections, scholars, festivals, conferences, and more. (Source: University of Chicago)
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- Black Filmmaker Magazine
- Established in 1998 by Menelik Shabazz, Black Filmmaker Magazine highlights Black cinema in the United Kingdom and internationally. The site contains excerpts from the magazine and links to the BFM's Film Club, Festival, and other programs. (Source: BFM Media)
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- Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC)
- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) was founded in 1966 to spotlight African American contributions in film. The site includes information film events and festivals as well as news items. (Source: Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC))
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- BlackClassicMovies.com
- Black Classics Movies contains movie and artist databases, allowing users to search by title, them, director, musicians, actor/actress, and more. The site also has features detailing specific actors/actresses and films. (Source: Black Classic Movies)
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- BlackFilm.com
- This site serves as a resource for those interested in contemporary Black cinema. The site provides reviews of films that are produced by, directed by, or starring Black people, as well as information on upcoming screenings of new films. (Source: Blackfilm.com)
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- Blackflix.com
- Blacklix.com is a hub for information on African American movie stars, reviews, and more. Also included are links to sites on various aspects of the entertainment business. (Source: Blackflix.com)
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- Blaxploitation: A Soulful Tribute to the Genre
- This site explores in detail the blaxploitation film genre of the 1970s. Included are background information on the genre, detailed listings of film titles and actors, soundtrack information, movie poster images, and links to books and articles. (Source: Blaxploitation.com)
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- Blues, Black Vaudeville, and the Silver Screen: 1912-1930s, The
- This online digital collection, part of the Digital Library of Georgia, chronicles the history of the Douglass Theatre in Macon, which saw musical, vaudeville, theater, and films evolve over a two decade period. The site features digitized primary documents, biographies, and explanatory essays. (Source: Digital Library of Georgia)
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- California Newsreel...African American Perspectives
- California Newsreel is a distributor of 'social justice' and documentary films. Their site includes two collections of particular interest to the field of Black film and media. The African American Perspectives collection offers information on films about African American history and culture. The Library of African Cinema offers information on films about African life and culture. Both collections include information about each film, critical comments, and information on how to obtain and view each film. (Source: California Newsreel)
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- Goin' to Chicago: a Documentary by George King
- This is the companion site to Goin' to Chicago, a PBS documentary film produced by George King and Associates. The site supplies visitors with facts on the African American northern migration. Bibliographic resources, a teacher's guide, historical information, and corresponding art and poetry from the period are included. (Source: PBS)
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- Icarus Films
- First Run / Icarus Films is a distributor of independently produced documentaries. Browse the subject list for films about Africa, African American Studies, and the Caribbean. (Source: Icarus Films)
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- Legacy Movie
- Legacy is a PBS-sponsored documentary film chronicling the hopes and struggles of an African-American family living in the Chicago housing projects..."a story about a family finding the strength and courage to transform their lives." This website includes extensive information about the movie, the Collins family, and the filmmaker. The site also includes a viewer's guide with discussion questions and resources for further research. (Source: PBS)
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- Oscar Micheaux
- This site features resources and information on early African American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. Resources include a bibliography, research papers, photographs, and news clippings. Also featured are information on current events and film festivals related to Micheaux, as well as links to further information. (Source: Don Shorock)
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- Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
- This site contains information about the four-part documentary series The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow. This site features biographies and personal narratives (both available as sound files); interactive maps, tools, and games; and educational resources for teachers. (Source: PBS)
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- Separate Cinema
- The focus of this site is to preserve the history and art of African Americans in film. This organization holds an extensive archive of “movie posters, lobby cards, stills and other materials” about Black cinema. The site includes online exhibits of movie posters in such categories as Blaxploitation, Harlem Goes West, and New Black Hollywood. (Source: Separate Cinema)
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- Sisters in Cinema
- Sisters in Cinema is a documentary on African American women filmmakers by Yvonne Welbon. Under the “Filmmakers” link, you will find a list African American women feature film directors. Women interviewed for the documentary can be found by selecting “The Film” from the homepage then “Sisters in Cinema Cast.” The site also includes a timeline located under “Resources.” (Source: Our Film Works)
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- Third World Newsreel
- “Third World Newsreel (TWN) is an alternative media arts organization that fosters the creation, appreciation and dissemination of independent film and video by and about people of color.” The site features TWN’s history, workshops offered, and an events calendar. An annotated catalog lists the films that are available for purchase or rental. (Source: Third World Newsreel)
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- Wattstax
- This site features information on the Wattstax documentary. Wattstax was a 1972 concert organized by Memphis's Stax Records to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots. The site includes critical essays on the film, articles about the concert, and an interview with director Mel Stuart. (Source: PBS)
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