| Adam Clayton Powell | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Richard Kilberg |
| Written by | Phyllis Garland Richard Kilberg |
| Produced by | Richard Kilberg Yvonne Smith [1] |
| Narrated by | Julian Bond |
| Cinematography | Bill Sheehy |
| Distributed by | Direct Cinema [2] |
Release date |
|
Running time | 54 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Adam Clayton Powell is a 1989 American documentary film directed by Richard Kilberg.
Summary
The film is about the rise and fall of influential African-American politician Adam Clayton Powell Jr. [3] [4] It was later aired as part of the PBS series The American Experience.
Accolades
It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. [5]
References
- ^ Documentary Winners: 1990 Oscars
- ^ Collins, Glenn (February 24, 1990). "Film Makers Protest to Academy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
- ^ AllMovie
- ^ WorldCat.org
- ^ 1990|Oscars.org
