Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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Entertainer Josephine Baker was among the first Black women to star in feature films during the 1920s and 1930s and holds monumental significance for the understanding of American film history. Terri Simone Francis, associate professor, department of cinematic arts, School of Communication, University of Miami reflects on Josephine Baker’s influence as both an international cultural figure and an African American film pioneer.
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Don't miss "Zou Zou," starring the inimitable Josephine Baker, it tells of unrequited love and overnight stardom. Watch here: nga.gov/audio-video/film-programs-online/zou-zou.html

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