James Weldon Johnson (1972)
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".
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Cast
- James Weldon Johnson - (Self) Archival Footage
- Raymond St. Jacques - (Self) Narrator
Production: Oxford Films
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
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- 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 stars James Weldon Johnson, Raymond St. Jacques.
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- James Weldon Johnson has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
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- James Weldon Johnson is a Documentary, History film.