Aime Cesaire: A Voice For History


56m 1997

Brief Synopsis

In the Paris of 1930, Cesaire, Senghor, and Damas developed the concept of "negritude," a worldwide vindication of African values. Clark and Dodson of the Schomburg Center discuss the profound impact of black American authors of the Harlem Renaissance as well as jazz on this primarily French movemen

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
56m

Synopsis

In the Paris of 1930, Cesaire, Senghor, and Damas developed the concept of "negritude," a worldwide vindication of African values. Clark and Dodson of the Schomburg Center discuss the profound impact of black American authors of the Harlem Renaissance as well as jazz on this primarily French movement.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
56m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 14-21, 1997.

color and b&w

videotape

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997