A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| TToni Cade BambaraSelf - Author | Self - Author |
| RRobert HallSelf - Historian | Self - Historian |
| EElton FaxSelf - Illustrator | Self - Illustrator |
 Pearl BowserSelf - Archivist | Self - Archivist |
 Carlton MossSelf - Filmmaker | Self - Filmmaker |
 Frances E. WilliamsSelf - Actress | Self - Actress |
| SShingzie HowardSelf - Actress | Self - Actress |
 St. Clair BourneSelf - Journalist | Self - Journalist |
 Herb JeffriesSelf - Actor | Self - Actor |
 Edna Mae HarrisSelf - Actress | Self - Actress |
 James AveryNarrator | Narrator |
 David McCulloughIntroduction | Introduction |