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Afro Promo

8.019971h 31mMovieDocumentary

Co-curated by Jenni Olson and the late Black gay activist Karl Knapper, this entertaining showcase of vintage movie trailers traces the evolution of African American cinema through its most crucial period, 1952-1976. Filled with insights…

DirectorsJenni Olson·Karl Knapper

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KanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by Jenni Olson

SPSidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Self (archive footage)
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Self (archive footage)
BWBilly Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams
Self (archive footage)
RPRichard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Self (archive footage)
PGPam Grier
Pam Grier
Self (archive footage)

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1948 · 6.6
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1967 · 7.2
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1997 · 6.4
Sneakers
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1992 · 6.9
To Sir, with Love
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1967 · 7.4
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
1967 · 7.6
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
1967 · 7.7
Children of the Dust
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1995 · 7.1
The Greatest Story Ever Told
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1965 · 6.4
The Defiant Ones
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1958 · 7.1
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1989 · 8.0
Law & Order
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1990 · 7.3
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2004 · 8.6
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2003 · 7.4
Sesame Street
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1969 · 7.1
Stargate SG-1
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1997 · 8.3
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1993 · 7.7
Great Performances
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1971 · 6.1
Will & Grace
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1998 · 6.9
The Big Bang Theory
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2007 · 7.9
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2009 · 3.0
Homo Promo
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1993 · 5.3
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2015 · 5.0
Homo Promo
Homo Promo
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Afro Promo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Afro Promo?

Afro Promo is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Afro Promo on Netflix?

No, Afro Promo is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Afro Promo on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Afro Promo isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Afro Promo for free?

Afro Promo is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.