St. Clair Bourne
St. Clair C. Bourne (February 16, 1943 – December 15, 2007) was an
African-American documentary filmmaker, whose work focused on subjects and social issues of concern to the African-American community. He also developed projects that explored African-American cultural figures, such as
Langston Hughes and
Paul Robeson. Not only was Bourne a towering figure in the documentary film world but also an activist, teacher, and organizer.
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