Movie

Afro Promo

“Black Cinema Trailers 1946-76”

★ 8.0(1)19971h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Jenni Olson, Karl Knapper
Release date: 1997-01-31
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Other Cinema

Afro Promo — trailer

About Afro Promo

Afro Promo is a 1997 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Jenni Olson and Karl Knapper, starring Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones and Billy Dee Williams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Afro Promo in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Co-curated by Jenni Olson and the late Black gay activist Karl Knapper, this entertaining showcase of vintage movie trailers traces the evolution of African American cinema through its most crucial period, 1952-1976. Filled with insights on race and social dynamics, this fascinating compendium of coming attractions explores an extensive range of stylistic approaches—Blaxploitation, Comedy, Music Bio, Plantation Drama and more—offering an outrageous joyride through motion picture history. Beyond mere camp, these marvelously condensed gems crystallize a range of African American identities and personalities, tracking the meteoric careers of Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, Pam Grier and others through their bold performances in movies both hugely popular and practically forgotten. Afro Promo provides a compact glimpse at the representation of African Americans through twenty-five dynamic years of American cinema history.

Cast

Sidney Poitier

Self (archive footage)

James Earl Jones

Self (archive footage)

Billy Dee Williams

Self (archive footage)

Richard Pryor

Self (archive footage)

Pam Grier

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

hollywoodtrailer compilationblack stories

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Afro Promo in Mexico?+

Afro Promo is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Afro Promo on Netflix?+

Afro Promo is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Afro Promo?+

Afro Promo has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Afro Promo?+

Afro Promo stars Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor and Pam Grier.

When did Afro Promo come out?+

Afro Promo is a 1997 movie directed by Jenni Olson and Karl Knapper.

What genre is Afro Promo?+

Afro Promo is Documentary film.

Who directed Afro Promo?+

Afro Promo was directed by Jenni Olson and Karl Knapper.