Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
2002 · Documentary · 87 min. · United States
An examination of the life and influence of writer Ralph Ellison, whose only novel "Invisible Man" was a watershed work in African-American literature. Dramatic recreations from the novel are featured to complement the perspectives of several major African-American writers and scholars on Ellison's role regarding the continuing issue of race in America; Toni Morrison reads excerpts from Ellison's uncompleted second novel "Juneteenth."
Direction Avon Kirkland · Elise Robertson
Soundtrack Marcus Shelby
Screenplay Avon Kirkland · Ralph Ellison
Cinematography Henry Adebonojo · Robert Shepard · Barry Stone
Original title Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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