The Black Emperor of Broadway

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This feature film tells the true story of Charles S. Gilpin; the first black star on Broadway and his leading role in Eugene O'Neill's controversial play, The Emperor Jones.

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Director

Arthur Egeli

Cast

Shaun Parkes

John Hensley

Nick Moran

Liza Weil

Nija Okoro

Lonnie Farmer

Eve Annenberg

Nicholas Dorr

Heather Egeli

Alexandra Foucard