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The symbol of the unconquered

The Symbol of the Unconquered

Year Released

1920

Genre

Drama

Production

Micheaux Film Corporation

Director

Oscar Micheaux

Overview

Micheaux depicts the reemergence of the Ku Klux Klan, called the Kings of the Black Cross in the film, who use racial violence to attempt to steal valuable land. Micheaux depicts the reemergence of the Ku Klux Klan, called the Kings of the Black Cross in the film, who use racial violence to attempt to steal valuable land.

Credits

Producer

Oscar Micheaux

Director

Oscar Micheaux

Screenplay

Oscar Micheaux

Actor

Iris HallWalker ThompsonLawrence ChenaultJimmy BurressMattie WilkesE. G. TatumLeigh WhipperJames BurroughGeorge CatlinEdward ElkasLouis Dean

Production

Micheaux Film Corporation

Distribution

Micheaux Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Year Released

1920

Genre

Drama

Color

Black and White

Aspect Ratio

1.33:1

Running Time (Reels)

8 reels

Alternative Titles

The Wilderness Trail

About the Filmography

The selected filmography for the years 1897–1971 includes works featured in the exhibition and others that are considered historically, socially, or politically relevant. Hollywood productions are generally excluded; the focus is instead on independent films, particularly the work of Black filmmakers. Black Academy Award nominees and winners are noted. This filmography was compiled using the AFI Catalog of Feature Films and various filmographies, including those by Klotman, Richards, and Hyatt. Primary production materials and contemporaneous film reviews were also consulted. Complete credits for many of the films are unavailable. All films are US productions unless otherwise noted, and distribution credits refer to the original distributors.

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