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TRAILER Paris Noir - African Americans In The City Of Light

TRAILER Paris Noir - African Americans In The City Of Light

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Josephine Baker was a Black American woman whose talents inspired France.

Fighting for Respect trailer copy

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TRAILER - WHEN AFRICAN AMERICANS CAME TO PARIS PART # 1 (360p)

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TRAILER - WHEN AFRICAN AMERICANS CAME TO PARIS PART # 1 (360p)

This exceptional two-part series of short videos by award-winning documentarian Joanne Burke brings to life the pioneering years of the African American presence in Paris. Each video reveals how France, and Paris in particular, became their bridge from a racially segregated USA to great achievement in the wider world. No other film series assembles this early, vital period of the African American experience abroad into one unit. Archives around the world were scoured to unearth the wealth of rare images.

Part 2 WHEN AFRICAN AMERICANS CAME TO PARIS

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Part 2 WHEN AFRICAN AMERICANS CAME TO PARIS

MARY LOU WILLIAMS - MUSIC ON MY MIND

MARY LOU WILLIAMS - MUSIC ON MY MIND

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Paris Noir Film Companion Booklet

Paris Noir Film Companion Booklet

This 83-page book is full of quality photos, engaging text, and includes a list of recommended reading and media plus sources of archival material. This book acts as a stand-alone resource or as a comprehensive extension of the Paris Noir documentary.

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