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BLACK EMPEROR OF BROADWAY

By Arthur EGELI

VISION FILMS - as SALES All rights, World / DISTR Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, Airline, USA

Drama - Completed 2020

- Year of production
- 2020
- Genres
- Drama, Historical, Biography
- Countries
- USA
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Duration
- 97 mn
- Director(s)
- Arthur EGELI
- Cast
- Shaun PARKES, Liza WEIL, John HENSLEY, Nick MORAN
- Producer(s)
- Arthur EGELI
- Synopsis
- 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.