A group of unknowns noticed that a legendary actress had no star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Portrait of Julia Jean Turner, from her childhood to her rise of fame as Lana Turner, to her last role.
Louis Gossett Jr. takes viewers through a special documentary celebration of the groundbreaking achievements of African-American performers and their contributions to Hollywood filmmaking. Spectacular film clips, rare behind-the-scenes footage, archival photographs and fascinating interviews chronicle nearly a century of tribulation and triumph. Gazing at the outstanding range of African-American stars on today's movie screens, it is hard to imagine a time when there were no black leading men or women, a time when all of the roles available for people of color were considerably less heroic than they are now. Social progress came in small steps on the silver screen, film by film, for equal visibility and dignity on the silver screen; now it is possible to honor their struggles, their talent and their sacrifices.
Juanita Moore (October 19, 1914 – January 1, 2014) was an American film and television actress. She is the fifth black American to be nominated for an Academy Award in any category, and the third in the Supporting Actress category.
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