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    The Black Emperor of Broadway

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    2020     Drama    
    USA
    1h 38min

    Based on a true story, Charles S. Gilpin was the first African-American to star in a leading role in a stage play during a time where roles of color were previously played by white men in blackface. As Gilpin rose to fame and recognition, tensions were high between he and playwright Eugene O'Neill which ultimately lead to parting ways, though his acclaimed performance has changed Broadway forever.

    Directed byArthur Egeli
    Written byIan Bowater, Adrienne Earle Pender
    CompanyVision FilmsVision FilmsVision Films

    Starring

    Shaun Parkes
    John Hensley
    Nick Moran
    Liza Weil
    Nija Okoro
    Lonnie Farmer
    Eve Annenberg
    Nicholas Dorr
    Heather Egeli
    Alexandra Foucard
    Sarah MacDonnell
    Daniel Washington
    Tim Misuradze
    Adrienne Earle Pender
    Ian Bowater
    Michael James Dreyer
    Paul Hickey
    Anna McEntee
    David Bishop
    Stuard Derrick
    John Clayton
    James Little
    Janey David
    Chev Hardy
    Seneeca Wilson
    Larry Mahan
    Kayleigh Brown
    Christina Egeli
    + MORE

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