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I, a Negro

I, a Negro

Mar 12, 1959 · 1h 10m

Rated 7.4 out of 10

Director

Jean Rouch

Overview

Winner of the prestigious Prix Louis Delluc in 1958, "Moi, un noir" marked Jean Rouch's break with traditional ethnography, and his embrace of the collaborative and improvisatory strategies he called "shared ethnography" and "ethnofiction". The film depicts an ordinary week in the lives of men and women from Niger who have migrated to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire for work.

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About I, a Negro

What is I, a Negro about?

Winner of the prestigious Prix Louis Delluc in 1958, "Moi, un noir" marked Jean Rouch's break with traditional ethnography, and his embrace of the collaborative and improvisatory strategies he called "shared ethnography" and "ethnofiction". The film depicts an ordinary week in the lives of men and women from Niger who have migrated to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire for work.

When was I, a Negro released?

I, a Negro was released on March 12, 1959.

Where can I watch I, a Negro?

I, a Negro is streaming on OVID in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is I, a Negro?

I, a Negro runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who directed I, a Negro?

I, a Negro was directed by Jean Rouch.

Who is in the cast of I, a Negro?

The cast of I, a Negro includes Oumarou Ganda (Edward G. Robinson), Petit Touré (Eddie Constantine), Alassane Maiga (Tarzan), Amadou Demba (Elite) and Gambi (Dorothy Lamour).

Is I, a Negro on Netflix?

No, I, a Negro is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on OVID instead.

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