Jacqueline Najuma Stewart

Acting

Jacqueline Najuma Stewart

Born February 1, 1970 (age 56)

Jacqueline Najuma Stewart is a University of Chicago professor of cinema studies and director of the nonprofit arts organization, Black Cinema House.

Known For

Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black FilmmakingOscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking · 2021
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
6.22021
MovieDocumentary
A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.
Spirits of Rebellion: Black Cinema at UCLASpirits of Rebellion: Black Cinema at UCLA · 2016
Spirits of Rebellion: Black Cinema at UCLA
2016
MovieDocumentary
Part of a multi-platform project highlighted by an hour long documentary about black filmmakers who worked and studied at UCLA between 1965 and the 1990s.
Silents, Please! A Love Letter to the Silent EraSilents, Please! A Love Letter to the Silent Era · 2020
Silents, Please! A Love Letter to the Silent Era
2020
MovieDocumentary
A TCM original production on why silent movies matter, featuring new interviews with Honorary Academy Award winner Kevin Brownlow, filmmaker Bill Morrison, TCM Silent Sunday Nights host Jacqueline Stewart, and film collector/expert Shane Fleming. They discuss the beauty, cultural importance, and long-standing impact that silent film holds in its celluloid.
The Films of Spencer WilliamsThe Films of Spencer Williams · 2016
The Films of Spencer Williams
9.02016
Movie
The Films of Spencer Williams" reunites with Jacqueline Najuma Stewart, who identifies creative accomplishments from the former star of "Amos 'n Andy."
Blackface and HollywoodBlackface and Hollywood · 2019
Blackface and Hollywood
2019
MovieDocumentary
Since the dawn of cinema and until the mid-20th century, the minstrel show-based practice of donning blackface to portray characters of African descent has been a staple in Hollywood. Our colleagues explain blackface’s harmful history and how its usage has been damaging for Black representation.
Pioneers of African-American Cinema: The End of an EraPioneers of African-American Cinema: The End of an Era · 2016
Pioneers of African-American Cinema: The End of an Era
2016
Movie
"The End of an Era" closes out the Pioneers of African-American Cinema set with additional thoughts from Jacqueline Najuma Stewart.
An Introduction: Pioneers of African-American CinemaAn Introduction: Pioneers of African-American Cinema · 2016
An Introduction: Pioneers of African-American Cinema
2016
MovieDocumentary
"An Introduction" provides an overview of disc content, featuring film historians Jacqueline Najuma Stewart and Charles Musser.
Religion in Early African-America CinemaReligion in Early African-America Cinema · 2016
Religion in Early African-America Cinema
2016
Movie
"Religion in Early African-America Cinema" returns to Charles Musser & Jacqueline Najuma Stewart, who offers historical perspective on depictions and criticism of faith in the collected films.

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