The Black Emperor of Broadway

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.

Release: 2020-04-15Runtime: 95 minRating: 6.5 (2)

Cast

Shaun Parkes

Charles S. Gilpin

John Hensley

Eugene O'Neill

Nick Moran

Jasper Deeter

Liza Weil

Agnes Boulton

Nija Okoro

Florence Gilpin

Lonnie Farmer

W.E.B. DuBois

Eve Annenberg

Susan Glaspell

Nicholas Dorr

Jig Cook

Heather Egeli

Ida Rauh

Alexandra Foucard

Anita Bush

Crew

Heather Egeli

Producer

Arthur Egeli

Director

Judith Richland

Co-Producer

Ian Bowater

Screenplay

Jason Solowsky

Music

Jonathan Mariande

Cinematography

Phil Norden

Editor

Mary Jo Slater

Casting

Kevin Cotter

Production Design

Seneeca Wilson

Costume Design

Clips & Videos

The Black Emperor of Broadway Trailer (short version)