We’ve Come a Long, Long Way
Year Released
1944
Genre
Documentary
Production
Negro Marches On, Inc.
Director
Jack Goldberg
Overview
Documentary chronicling the contributions of Black soldiers during the war effort.
Credits
Producer
Jack GoldbergElder Michaux
Director
Jack Goldberg
Actor
Elder Lightfoot Solomon Michaux (narrator)Mary McLeod Bethune (additional narration)Major Wright (additional narration)George Washington CarverLena HorneJoe LouisBill “Bojangles” RobinsonPaul Robeson
Production
Negro Marches On, Inc.
Distribution
State Rights
Technical Specs
Year Released
1944
Genre
Documentary
Color
Black and White
Aspect Ratio
1.37:1
About the Filmography
The selected filmography for the years 1897–1971 includes works featured in the exhibition and others that are considered historically, socially, or politically relevant. Hollywood productions are generally excluded; the focus is instead on independent films, particularly the work of Black filmmakers. Black Academy Award nominees and winners are noted. This filmography was compiled using the AFI Catalog of Feature Films and various filmographies, including those by Klotman, Richards, and Hyatt. Primary production materials and contemporaneous film reviews were also consulted. Complete credits for many of the films are unavailable. All films are US productions unless otherwise noted, and distribution credits refer to the original distributors.