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June 1919

Oscar Micheaux Releases First Film

Oscar Micheaux released "The Homesteader," making him the first African American feature filmmaker.

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December 22, 1884

Oscar Micheaux Born

Oscar Micheaux, the first major African American feature filmmaker, was born near Metropolis, Illinois.

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