Within Our Gates is a 1920 pioneering work of African-American cinema and an early example of melodrama, the film was apparently made as a response to the popular Birth of a Nation and follows the story of a woman who is trying to help her family and community by raising money for a school for the African-American children. One of the earliest and surviving examples of a race film.
Overall, the film was highly praised by audiences and critics upon its release, and is noted for its advanced features and groundbreaking content. The film was met with harsh censorship, however, and was censored on multiple occasions. Despite this, it remains an important and powerful entry in the history of cinema.
Watch and enjoy for the historical value,
Overall, the film was highly praised by audiences and critics upon its release, and is noted for its advanced features and groundbreaking content. The film was met with harsh censorship, however, and was censored on multiple occasions. Despite this, it remains an important and powerful entry in the history of cinema.
Watch and enjoy for the historical value,