James Weldon Johnson (1972)

ALL 01/01/1972 (en) Documentary, History 12 Min
  • Release
    01/01/1972
  • Production
    Oxford Films
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  • Original title
    James Weldon Johnson
  • Original language
    en
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Overview

A biography of James Weldon Johnson whose career included music, poetry, and public service. Includes a visualization of his poem The creation, with a reading by Raymond St. Jacques. Johnson, most known for his poem, “The Creation”, was active in civil rights, and was the first Black man admitted to the Florida Bar. This biography of Johnson includes a dramatic reading of “The Creation”. Johnson wrote the lyrics to "Life Every Voice and Sing".

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James Weldon Johnson (1972) 12 Min

ALL 01/01/1972 (en)
Documentary, History
  • Release 01/01/1972
  • Production
    Oxford Films
  • Original title James Weldon Johnson
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

A biography of James Weldon Johnson whose career included music, poetry, and public service. Includes a visualization of his poem The creation, with a reading by Raymond St. Jacques. Johnson, most known for his poem, “The Creation”, was active in civil rights, and was the first Black man admitted to the Florida Bar. This biography of Johnson includes a dramatic reading of “The Creation”. Johnson wrote the lyrics to "Life Every Voice and Sing".

  1. Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer