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Urban Legacy Filmworks - The Oscar Micheaux Theatre - An Oral History

 
 
Former General Manager, Paula Y. Kregg reflects on the history of The Oscar Micheaux Theatre and its impact on the black community of Buffalo, NY. The Oscar Micheaux Theatre was opened in 1979 and lasted through the early 1980's showcasing non-exploitative programming geared towards the black and hispanic communities through classic films such as Raisin in the sun, Carmen Jones and The Learning Tree. it presented dance, music live theatre productions and various other community events as well. It also featured cartoons and puppet shows for children every saturday.
Added: October 27, 2008
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The Oscar Micheaux Theatre - An Oral History

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Former General Manager, Paula Y. Kregg reflects on the history of The Oscar Micheaux Theatre and its impact on the black community of Buffalo, NY. The Oscar Micheaux Theatre was opened in 1979 and lasted through the early 1980's showcasing non-exploitative programming geared towards the black and hispanic communities through classic films such as Raisin in the sun, Carmen Jones and The Learning Tree. it presented dance, music live theatre productions and various other community events as well. It also featured cartoons and puppet shows for children every saturday.
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Added: 1 year ago
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DTR45 on URBAN LEGACY TV

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Urban Legacy TV interviews super producer TONE-X on developing a record label and hip hop brand as well as bringing true hip hop to the city of Buffalo, NY.
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Added: 1 year ago
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Breakdancing / B-Boying on URBAN LEGACY TV

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Urban Legacy TV visits B-Boy DePree at the Verve Dance Center for an all ages B-Boy / B-Girl funk styles battle. B-Boy DePree also discusses the importance of keeping the Hip Hop Element of B-Boying alive in The City of Buffalo, New York
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Added: 1 year ago
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E. Jeannette Ogden for Erie County Family Court Judge #2

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A political ad for Judge E. Jeannette Ogden as she runs for Erie County family Court in the 2008 September Primary Election.
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Added: 1 year ago
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E. Jeannette Ogden for Erie County Family Court Judge #1

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A political ad for Judge E. Jeannette Ogden as she runs for Erie County family Court in the 2008 September Primary Election.
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Added: 1 year ago
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Buffalo Street Gangs & The New Visions Unlimited Part 2

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In this short film, Community Organizer Sam Smith recalls the gang violence situation in the African American community of Buffalo, NY in the early 1970's, and the efforts to initiate a city wide gang truce. In part 2 ,On the heels of an intense community meeting, Smith sets out to organize the youth gangs under one umbrella called "The New Visions Unlimited" in an effort to better conditions in the community and at the same time saving their lives from impending vigilante justice.
Rating:92%
Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 273
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Buffalo Street Gangs & The New Visions Unlimited Part 1

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In this short film, Community Organizer Sam Smith recalls the gang violence situation in the African American community of Buffalo, NY in the early 1970's, and the efforts to initiate a city wide gang truce. In part 1 residents of the east side community take steps to defend themselves against the rampant black on black violence committted by Buffalo's black youth.
Rating:92%
Added: 1 year ago
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Stop The Violence Public Service Announcement

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WUFO and The Stop the Violence Coalition join forces to bring an end to violence in Buffalo NY and create a 30 second Public Service announcement with Urban Legacy Filmworks as part of a safe summer 2007 campaign.
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Added: 2 years ago
Plays: 95
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Black Development Foundation

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The Black Development Foundation seeks to assist in growing ne w business in Buffalo, NY's African American Community in the early 1970's.
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Added: 2 years ago
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WUFO Community Television Show

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Highlights of Radio Station WUFO AM's community television program highlighting their activities in the city of Buffalo NY.
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Added: 2 years ago
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City Rhythm Dance Show

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Buffalo, NY musician Van Taylor reflects on The popular late 1980's local dance show "CITY RHYTHM".
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Added: 2 years ago
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Bill Miles & the RAM VAN

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Retired Buffalo Community Librarian William A. Miles reflects on the history of the RAM VAN. A traveling library which was instrumental in bringing library services to the african american community. The RAM VAN operated successfully from the early 1970's to the early 2000's.
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Added: 2 years ago
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Prisoners are People Too!

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Prisoners are People Too is an organization, founded by Karima Amin, committed to supporting recently incarcerated individuals as they transition back into society in an effort to find employment. This video focuses on the obstacles and successes. This documentary was produced in conjunction with Squeaky Wheel's "Channels - Stories from the Niagara Frontier" program sponsored by the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation.
Rating:85%
Added: 2 years ago
Plays: 2,119
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