The Black Emperor of Broadway

Overview

This feature film tells the true story of Charles S. Gilpin; the first black star on Broadway and his leading role in Eugene O'Neill's controversial play, The Emperor Jones.

Release date

Apr 15, 2020

Rating

6.5 / 10

Runtime

1 hours 35 minutes

Genres

Homepage

https://www.theblackemperor.com/

Cast

Shaun Parkes
As Charles S. Gilpin
John Hensley
As Eugene O'Neill
Nick Moran
As Jasper Deeter
Liza Weil
As Agnes Boulton
Nija Okoro
As Florence Gilpin
Lonnie Farmer
As W.E.B. DuBois
Eve Annenberg
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As Susan Glaspell
Nicholas Dorr
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As Jig Cook
Heather Egeli
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As Ida Rauh
Alexandra Foucard
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As Anita Bush
Sarah MacDonnell
As Christine Ell
Daniel Washington
As Paul Robeson
Tim Misuradze
As James Light
Michael James Dreyer
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As Witch Doctor
David Bishop
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As Theatre Patron
John Clayton
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As Charles Ellis
Anna McEntee
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As Mary Blair
Adrienne Earle Pender
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As Lincoln's Maid Susan
Janey David
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As Lounge Singer
Ian Bowater
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As George Hunterfield
Charles Daniel
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As Boxing Trainer
Stuard Derick
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As Robert Elwyn
Larry Mahan
As Charles' Friend at Speakeasy
Bryce Egeli
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As Theatre Custodian
Dave Loving
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As Chauffeur
Leslie Lobell
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As Society Woman
Will Oxtoby
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As Cub Reporter
Kayleigh Brown
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As Minstrel Singer
Christina Egeli
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As Stage Manager
Tim Costigan
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As Palace Guard
Issa Coulibaly
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As Drummer
Chev Hardy
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As Speakeasy Singer
James Little
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As Actor at Audition
Roger A. Chauvette
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As Minstrel Show Caller
Paul Hickey
As Usher
Seneeca Wilson
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As Alma Benjamin
Fred Biddle
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As Langston Hughes

Crew

Heather Egeli
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Role: Producer
Arthur Egeli
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Role: Director
Judith Richland
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Role: Co-Producer
Ian Bowater
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Role: Screenplay
Jason Solowsky
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Role: Music
Jonathan Mariande
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Role: Cinematography
Phil Norden
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Role: Editor
Mary Jo Slater
Role: Casting
Kevin Cotter
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Role: Production Design
Seneeca Wilson
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Role: Costume Design