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Body and Soul

This bold and controversial film by pioneer independent filmmaker Oscar Micheaux follows the path of an escaped convict who poses as a pastor in a small southern town. “Body And Soul” marked the screen debut of musician and athlete Paul Robeson and was the only motion picture he made with an African-American director. Music by Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky).
1 h 33 min192513+
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Audio languages

English

Subtitles

English [CC]

Directors

Oscar Micheaux

Producers

Oscar Micheaux

Cast

Paul RobesonMarshall RodgersLawrence ChenaultChester A. AlexanderWalter Cornick

Studio

Kino Lorber
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