African American filmmaking began in the silent era when independent producers made movies, known as race films, for segregated audiences. Like the vast majority of silent era film productions, most race films of this period are lost. In fact, hardly any material survives that was shot by Black filmmakers prior to 1920. The Lincoln Motion Picture Company, helmed by brothers George P. Johnson and Noble Johnson (arguably, the first Black movie star), made five feature films between 1916 and 1922.
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Did you know the first Black-owned movie production company changed cinema forever? In 1916, the Lincoln Motion Picture Company, founded by the visionary Johnson brothers, shattered stereotypes and showcased Black excellence on screen. 🎥✨ Discover how they paved the way for future filmmakers! Learn more on Sankofa. Download on the App Store. #BlackCinema #FilmHistory #RepresentationMatters
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