James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson 1972

0h 12min

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A biography of James Weldon Johnson whose career included music, poetry, and public service. Includes a visualization of his poem The creation, with a reading by Raymond St. Jacques. Johnson, most known for his poem, “The Creation”, was active in civil rights, and was the first Black man admitted to the Florida Bar. This biography of Johnson includes a dramatic reading of “The Creation”. Johnson wrote the lyrics to "Life Every Voice and Sing".

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Release date
Jan 1, 1972
Runtime
12 min
Status
Released
Studios
Oxford Films
Language
EN

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