The story
This feature film tells the true story of Charles S. Gilpin; the first black star on Broadway and his leading role in Eugene O'Neill's controversial play, The Emperor Jones.
Cast & crew
Shaun ParkesCharles S. Gilpin
John HensleyEugene O'Neill
Nick MoranJasper Deeter
Liza WeilAgnes Boulton
Nija OkoroFlorence Gilpin
Lonnie FarmerW.E.B. DuBoisEve Annenberg
Eve AnnenbergSusan GlaspellNicholas Dorr
Nicholas DorrJig CookHeather Egeli
Heather EgeliIda RauhAlexandra Foucard
Alexandra FoucardAnita Bush
Sarah MacDonnellChristine Ell
Daniel WashingtonPaul RobesonExplore the crew
- Producer
- Heather Egeli
- Director
- Arthur Egeli
- Screenplay
- Ian Bowater
- Editor
- Phil Norden