The New-Ark (1969)
Beginning as a city-symphony of Newark streets, buildings, and people set to wordless chanting, The New-Ark quickly arrives at its political imperatives: Black Power must be accomplished through nationalism, and "a nation is organization." The film focuses on black education, urban public theater, and political consciousness-raising inside and outside of Spirit House - director Amiri Baraka's Black nationalist community center.
Director: Amiri Baraka
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: February 1, 1969
Cast
- Amiri Baraka - Self
- Maulana Karenga - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: James E. Hinton
Production: NET, Harlem Audio-Visual
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $19,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
black power, newark, new jersey, harvard film archive
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The New-Ark about?
- Beginning as a city-symphony of Newark streets, buildings, and people set to wordless chanting, The New-Ark quickly arrives at its political imperatives: Black Power must be accomplished through nationalism, and "a nation is organization." The film focuses on black education, urban public theater, and political consciousness-raising inside and outside of Spirit House - director Amiri Baraka's Black nationalist community center.
- Who directed The New-Ark?
- The New-Ark was directed by Amiri Baraka.
- Who stars in The New-Ark?
- The New-Ark stars Amiri Baraka, Maulana Karenga.
- How long is The New-Ark?
- The New-Ark has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The New-Ark?
- The New-Ark is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of The New-Ark?
- The New-Ark had a budget of $19,000.
- Where was The New-Ark produced?
- The New-Ark was produced in United States of America.