Begun as a recollection of Medger Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript Remember This House tells the story of race in America. Director Raoul Peck used this manuscript as the basis for his film I Am Not Your Negro, currently available on Amazon Prime. Though primarily composed of archival film and still images, it also includes several sequences specifically shot for the film. Director of photography Henry Adebonojo talks about the sequences he shot for the film. Filmmaker: How did you get involved with this project? Adebonojo: Raul’s brother Ebert contacted me. He set up a meeting […]...
- 8/8/2017
- by Michael Murie
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
A welcome blast of clear thought, Raoul Peck’s documentary represents the point of view and philosophy of James Baldwin, the writer and artist known best as a social critic of the Civil Rights movement. Allowing Baldwin to ‘speak’ thirty years after his passing sheds light and wisdom on the issue that hasn’t gone away.
I Am Not Your Negro
Blu-ray
Magnolia Home Entertainment
2016 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 94 min. / Street Date May 2, 2017 / 29.98
Starring: James Baldwin, Samuel L. Jackson (voice).
Cinematography: Henry Adebonojo, Bill Ross, Turner Ross
Film Editor: Alexandra Strauss
Original Music: Alexei Aigui
Written by Raoul Peck from writings by James Baldwin
Produced by Rémi Grellety, Hébert Peck, Raoul Peck
Directed by Raoul Peck
I Am Not Your Negro expresses the writings of an expert who has been gone for thirty years. Writer-director Raoul Peck had full access to all of Baldwin’s work, as well as choice film...
I Am Not Your Negro
Blu-ray
Magnolia Home Entertainment
2016 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 94 min. / Street Date May 2, 2017 / 29.98
Starring: James Baldwin, Samuel L. Jackson (voice).
Cinematography: Henry Adebonojo, Bill Ross, Turner Ross
Film Editor: Alexandra Strauss
Original Music: Alexei Aigui
Written by Raoul Peck from writings by James Baldwin
Produced by Rémi Grellety, Hébert Peck, Raoul Peck
Directed by Raoul Peck
I Am Not Your Negro expresses the writings of an expert who has been gone for thirty years. Writer-director Raoul Peck had full access to all of Baldwin’s work, as well as choice film...
- 5/2/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.