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James Weldon Johnson

Jan 1, 1972 · 12m
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A biography of James Weldon Johnson whose career included music, poetry, and public service. Includes a visualization of his poem The creation, with a reading by Raymond St. Jacques. Johnson, most known for his poem, “The Creation”, was active in civil rights, and was the first Black man admitted to the Florida Bar. This biography of Johnson includes a dramatic reading of “The Creation”. Johnson wrote the lyrics to "Life Every Voice and Sing".

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James Weldon Johnson
(Self) Archival Footage
Raymond St. Jacques
(Self) Narrator

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Oxford Films
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US
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