· United States of America · 2020 · 1h 35m

The Black Emperor of Broadway

Director

Cast

Shaun Parkes as Charles S. Gilpin John Hensley as Eugene O'Neill Nick Moran as Jasper Deeter Liza Weil as Agnes Boulton Nija Okoro as Florence Gilpin Lonnie Farmer as W.E.B. DuBois

Crew

Phil Norden — Editor Ian Bowater — Screenplay Heather Egeli — Producer Kevin Cotter — Production Design Seneeca Wilson — Costume Design

Synopsis

This feature film tells the true story of Charles S. Gilpin; the first black star on Broadway and his leading role in Eugene O'Neill's controversial play, The Emperor Jones.

Key Collaborators

Arthur Egeli Director Phil Norden Editor Ian Bowater Screenplay Heather Egeli Producer Kevin Cotter Production Design Seneeca Wilson Costume Design

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