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  3. IMAGO International History, USA, Black History Month, Filmmakers & Directors

IMAGO International History, USA, Black History Month, Filmmakers & Directors

Jan 30, 2025

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  • Oscar Micheaux, first African American to write, produce & direct a feature film. 1884-1951. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx PBDOSMI EC001

    Oscar Micheaux, first African American to write, produce & direct a feature film. 1884-1951. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx PBDOSMI EC001

  • Africans American football huddle at Bethune-Cookman College. Jan. 1943 photo by Gordon Parks. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL033 EC114

    Africans American football huddle at Bethune-Cookman College. Jan. 1943 photo by Gordon Parks. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL033 EC114

  • Volkswagen Beetle Film: Car Wash (USA 1976) Director: Michael Schultz 15 October 1976 Copyright: UniversalxPicturesxAFxArchivexMaryxEvans 12451813 editorial use only

    Volkswagen Beetle Film: Car Wash (USA 1976) Director: Michael Schultz 15 October 1976 Copyright: UniversalxPicturesxAFxArchivexMaryxEvans 12451813 editorial use only

  • Kevin Hooks & Irene Cara Characters: Aaron, Angela Film: Aaron Loves Angela (1975) Director: Gordon Parks Jr. 25 December 1975 Copyright: ColumbiaxPicturesxCorporationxAFxArchivexMaryxEvans 12446874 editorial use only

    Kevin Hooks & Irene Cara Characters: Aaron, Angela Film: Aaron Loves Angela (1975) Director: Gordon Parks Jr. 25 December 1975 Copyright: ColumbiaxPicturesxCorporationxAFxArchivexMaryxEvans 12446874 editorial use only

  • Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino, Pamela Branch & Francesca Jarvis Characters: Homer Smith, Mother Maria, Sister Gertrude, Sister Agnes, Sister Elizabeth, Sister Albertine Film: Lilies Of The Field (1963) Director: Ralph Nelson 01 June 1963 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAFxArchive 12089789 editorial use only

    Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino, Pamela Branch & Francesca Jarvis Characters: Homer Smith, Mother Maria, Sister Gertrude, Sister Agnes, Sister Elizabeth, Sister Albertine Film: Lilies Of The Field (1963) Director: Ralph Nelson 01 June 1963 Copyright: MaryxEvansxAFxArchive 12089789 editorial use only

  • Spike Lee, 1986 Portrait of the American director and producer Spike Lee attending the 39th Cannes Film Festival. May 11, 1986 Copyright: xIlsexRuppert Photo12x RPP18A00_083

    Spike Lee, 1986 Portrait of the American director and producer Spike Lee attending the 39th Cannes Film Festival. May 11, 1986 Copyright: xIlsexRuppert Photo12x RPP18A00_083

  • February 24, 2019 - Hollywood, California, U.S. - Kevin Wilmott, David Rabinowitz, Spike Lee and Charles Wachtel pose backstage with the Oscar for adapted screenplay during the Academy Awards or Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Hollywood U.S. - ZUMAz03_ 20190224_sha_z03_026 Copyright: xAMPASx

    February 24, 2019 - Hollywood, California, U.S. - Kevin Wilmott, David Rabinowitz, Spike Lee and Charles Wachtel pose backstage with the Oscar for adapted screenplay during the Academy Awards or Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Hollywood U.S. - ZUMAz03_ 20190224_sha_z03_026 Copyright: xAMPASx

  • Discrimination based on hair illegal Patrons of the The Buzz haircutters in Greenwich Village get their styled with Malcolm X motifs on November 21, 1992. Spike Lee s movie Malcolm X had just opened. The NYC Commission on Human Rights has ruled that discrimination based on race, gender, religion, etc. applies to hair, which by extension is intrinsic to black identity. ( RICHARDxB.xLEVINE

    Discrimination based on hair illegal Patrons of the The Buzz haircutters in Greenwich Village get their styled with Malcolm X motifs on November 21, 1992. Spike Lee s movie Malcolm X had just opened. The NYC Commission on Human Rights has ruled that discrimination based on race, gender, religion, etc. applies to hair, which by extension is intrinsic to black identity. ( RICHARDxB.xLEVINE

  • View of the shoes of US director Spike Lee at the lunch for the nominees of the 91 Oscar ceremony, in Beverly Hills, California, USA, 4 February 2019. Lunch of Oscar nominees !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! Copyright: xARMANDOxARORIZOx AME8385 20190205-636849230414444671

    View of the shoes of US director Spike Lee at the lunch for the nominees of the 91 Oscar ceremony, in Beverly Hills, California, USA, 4 February 2019. Lunch of Oscar nominees !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! Copyright: xARMANDOxARORIZOx AME8385 20190205-636849230414444671

  • Entertainment Themen der Woche KW43 Entertainment Bilder des Tages American director Spike Lee attends to presentation of his last film Infiltrado en el KKKlan (BlacKkKlansman) in Madrid, Spain. October 23, 2018. (1393008)

    Entertainment Themen der Woche KW43 Entertainment Bilder des Tages American director Spike Lee attends to presentation of his last film Infiltrado en el KKKlan (BlacKkKlansman) in Madrid, Spain. October 23, 2018. (1393008)

  • Spike Lee with his wife Tonya Lewis Lee Arrives at the film premiere BlackkKlansman at Kino International in Berlin on 16 08 2018

    Spike Lee with his wife Tonya Lewis Lee Arrives at the film premiere BlackkKlansman at Kino International in Berlin on 16 08 2018

  • Spike Lee signs autographs for the film premiere BlackkKlansman at Kino International in Berlin on 16 08 2018

    Spike Lee signs autographs for the film premiere BlackkKlansman at Kino International in Berlin on 16 08 2018

  • 71st Cannes Film Festival - Closing ceremony Spike Lee Cannes France 586264

    71st Cannes Film Festival - Closing ceremony Spike Lee Cannes France 586264

  • The rings of Spike Lee are seen on the red carpet before the screening of the film Blackkklansman at the 71st annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 14, 2018. PAR20180514070 DAVIDxSILPA

    The rings of Spike Lee are seen on the red carpet before the screening of the film Blackkklansman at the 71st annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 14, 2018. PAR20180514070 DAVIDxSILPA

  • Feb 26, 2005; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Actor MARIO VAN PEEBLES and father MELVIN VAN PEEBLES at the IFC after party for the 20th Annual Independent Spirit Awards at Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica.. - ZUMAc75_ 20050226_mdh_c75_026 Copyright: xLorixConnx

    Feb 26, 2005; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Actor MARIO VAN PEEBLES and father MELVIN VAN PEEBLES at the IFC after party for the 20th Annual Independent Spirit Awards at Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica.. - ZUMAc75_ 20050226_mdh_c75_026 Copyright: xLorixConnx

  • Posse - Die Rache des Jessie Lee, (POSSE) USA-GB 1993, Regie: Mario Van Peebles, MARIO VAN PEEBLES, MELVIN VAN PEEBLES, Key: Waffe, Revolver, Zielen UnitedArchives00013072

    Posse - Die Rache des Jessie Lee, (POSSE) USA-GB 1993, Regie: Mario Van Peebles, MARIO VAN PEEBLES, MELVIN VAN PEEBLES, Key: Waffe, Revolver, Zielen UnitedArchives00013072

  • Jan. 1, 2011 - K24202TR SD0222. THE ROSA PARKS STORY HARMONY GOLD THEATRE.HOLLYWOOD CA.. ANGELA BASSETT & DIRECTOR JULIE DASH. TOM RODRIGUEZ C) 2002 - ZUMAg49_

    Jan. 1, 2011 - K24202TR SD0222. THE ROSA PARKS STORY HARMONY GOLD THEATRE.HOLLYWOOD CA.. ANGELA BASSETT & DIRECTOR JULIE DASH. TOM RODRIGUEZ C) 2002 - ZUMAg49_

  • Regisseur Spike Lee während des Photo Calls zum Film -Chi-Raq- anlässlich der 66. Internationalen Filmfestspiele Berlin snapshot-photography K.M.Krause

    Regisseur Spike Lee während des Photo Calls zum Film -Chi-Raq- anlässlich der 66. Internationalen Filmfestspiele Berlin snapshot-photography K.M.Krause

  • Lambertz Monday Night 2015 am 02.02.2015 im Alten Wartesaal in Köln Der US-amerikanische Schauspieler und Filmregisseur Danny Glover

    Lambertz Monday Night 2015 am 02.02.2015 im Alten Wartesaal in Köln Der US-amerikanische Schauspieler und Filmregisseur Danny Glover

  • Lambertz Monday Night 2015 am 02.02.2015 im Alten Wartesaal in Köln Der US-amerikanische Schauspieler und Filmregisseur Danny Glover

    Lambertz Monday Night 2015 am 02.02.2015 im Alten Wartesaal in Köln Der US-amerikanische Schauspieler und Filmregisseur Danny Glover

  • Mailand, Italien - The 49th Minute. A life in sport and movies - Im Bild: Spike Lee .

    Mailand, Italien - The 49th Minute. A life in sport and movies - Im Bild: Spike Lee .

  • New York, New York, U.S. - GORDON PARKS.11TH ANNUAL NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS AWARDS DINNER IN NEW YORK New York .K10763ML.12-05-1997. New York U.S. - ZUMAle1

    New York, New York, U.S. - GORDON PARKS.11TH ANNUAL NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS AWARDS DINNER IN NEW YORK New York .K10763ML.12-05-1997. New York U.S. - ZUMAle1

  • New York, New York, U.S. - K8232HMC. THE FORDS: FIFTY YEARS IN FASHION .STALEY WISE GALLERY, NEW YORK New York..GORDON PARKS. 1997 New York U.S. - ZUMAmg1

    New York, New York, U.S. - K8232HMC. THE FORDS: FIFTY YEARS IN FASHION .STALEY WISE GALLERY, NEW YORK New York..GORDON PARKS. 1997 New York U.S. - ZUMAmg1

  • Jan. 21, 2004 - New York, New York, U.S. - K35111JKRON.THE 2004 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE AFTER PARTY FOR BAADASSS . .ECCLES THEATRE, PARK New York, UTAH. .01 21 2004. 2004.MELVIN AND MARIO VAN PEEBLES New York U.S. - ZUMAjk2

    Jan. 21, 2004 - New York, New York, U.S. - K35111JKRON.THE 2004 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE AFTER PARTY FOR BAADASSS . .ECCLES THEATRE, PARK New York, UTAH. .01 21 2004. 2004.MELVIN AND MARIO VAN PEEBLES New York U.S. - ZUMAjk2

  • 61. Internationale Filmfestspiele von Cannes 2008 Festival de Cannes 2008 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival - Tag 8. Bei der Chopard Trophy Award Verleihung im Carlton Hotel Spike Lee

    61. Internationale Filmfestspiele von Cannes 2008 Festival de Cannes 2008 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival - Tag 8. Bei der Chopard Trophy Award Verleihung im Carlton Hotel Spike Lee

  • KPA42242.jpg SIDNEY POITIER SIDNEY POITIER, 1970, mit Filmkamera, als Regisseur UnitedArchives42242

    KPA42242.jpg SIDNEY POITIER SIDNEY POITIER, 1970, mit Filmkamera, als Regisseur UnitedArchives42242

  • Regisseur Gordon Parks und Schauspieler Louis Gossett Jr. (li., beide USA) anlässlich eines Pressetermins in New York City (nyp2002031205)

    Regisseur Gordon Parks und Schauspieler Louis Gossett Jr. (li., beide USA) anlässlich eines Pressetermins in New York City (nyp2002031205)

  • Schauspieler Mario van Peebles mit Vager und Regisseur Melvin (beide USA) huckepack anlässlich der 14. Annual Gotham Awards in New York nyp2004120170

    Schauspieler Mario van Peebles mit Vager und Regisseur Melvin (beide USA) huckepack anlässlich der 14. Annual Gotham Awards in New York nyp2004120170

  • Regisseur Melvin van Peebles (USA) bei der Pressekonferenz zur Retrospektive -New Hollywood 1967-1976 Trouble in Wonderland- während der 54. Internationalen Filmfestspiele in Berlin

    Regisseur Melvin van Peebles (USA) bei der Pressekonferenz zur Retrospektive -New Hollywood 1967-1976 Trouble in Wonderland- während der 54. Internationalen Filmfestspiele in Berlin

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