This feature film tells the true story of Charles S. Gilpin; the first black star on Broadway and his leading role in Eugene O'Neill's controversial play, The Emperor Jones.
Cast:
Shaun Parkes, John Hensley, Nick Moran, Liza Weil, Nija Okoro
Charles S. Gilpin
Eugene O'Neill
Jasper Deeter
Agnes Boulton
Florence Gilpin
W.E.B. DuBois
Susan Glaspell
Jig Cook
Ida Rauh
Anita Bush
Christine Ell
Paul Robeson
James Light
Witch Doctor
Theatre Patron
Charles Ellis
