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Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance

Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance (1994)

7 | 01 Jan 1994 | Documentary

Explore the lives of visual artists who made the Harlem Renaissance one of the 20th century's richest artistic moments. Archival footage, newsreels, and photographs recall the influential force of exhibitions, Harlem's vibrancy in the Roaring Twenties, and significant personalities such as William E. Harmon, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Alain Locke. Watch African-American artists triumph over formidable odds to create lasting beauty.

Featured Crew

Amber Edwards Writer
Amber Edwards Director

Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance (1994) Cast & Crew

Joe Morton
Joe Morton
Narrator

Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance (1994) Images

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