The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War (2017)
Nicknamed the "Harlem Hellfighters", these African-Americans wanted to become ordinary citizens like everyone else. They saw fighting heroically in the trenches as their chance to achieve this. In 1918, the 15th New York National Guard Regiment became the most highly decorated unit of the First World War.
Director: François Reinhardt
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 13, 2017
Cast
- Philippe Baudoin - Musicologist, Jazz Historian
- Barack Obama - Self
Production: PBS Productions, What's Up Films
Country: France, United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war i, military history, african american
More Films by Director: François Reinhardt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War about?
- Nicknamed the "Harlem Hellfighters", these African-Americans wanted to become ordinary citizens like everyone else. They saw fighting heroically in the trenches as their chance to achieve this. In 1918, the 15th New York National Guard Regiment became the most highly decorated unit of the First World War.
- Who directed The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War?
- The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War was directed by François Reinhardt.
- Who stars in The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War?
- The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War stars Philippe Baudoin, Barack Obama.
- How long is The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War?
- The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War?
- The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War produced?
- The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War was produced in France, United States of America.