Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Bill Duke: An African American Hollywood Success Story

 
Bill Duke’s memoir is a Hollywood success story.  The tale of a young black boy born into deep segregation, hate and racism who is able to rise above to attain and sustain a robust career in the entertainment industry. Yet with this success there is still a sense of emptiness and unfinished business.
 
Hollywood was not accustomed to seeing black men in leadership positions. Duke was one of the first black men directing, acting and producing. He followed in the footsteps of Michael Schultz, Gordon Parks, Sidney Portier, and others -- but it was not an easy journey.
 
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Source: Nine Speakers, Inc. 

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