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Welcome to The Blueprint. A brand-new series where we shine a spotlight on the pioneering Black filmmakers who paved the way. The legends who told our stories against all odds, and laid the foundation for today’s creators to thrive.

Episode 1 — Oscar Micheaux

Before Spike, before Ava, there was Oscar Micheaux — the self-made pioneer who built his own film empire. Discover how he fought censorship, distributed his own films, and laid the foundation for Black cinema.

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