Background
Moon, Spencer was born on May 11, 1948 in Talladega, Alabama, United States. Son of Glascoe McCann and Florence Edna (Moon) Jackson.
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As evidenced in interviews included in this volume, many African American filmmakers consider themselves artists first, their ethnicity being only part of what influences their work. This is the first book by an African American on contemporary African American filmmakers. Here directors and producers speak for themselves, posing challenges to current thinking in the field. Special emphasis is given to the filmmakers' productions and their experiences. Essays on historic figures reveal the rich history of the African American contribution to cinema. From Oscar Micheaux and Spencer Williams to Neema Barnett and the team of George Jackson and Doug McHenry, this revealing reference work will enlighten scholars, students, and film buffs. As early as 1899, African Americans were involved in the filmmaking industry. Oscar Micheaux took directing, writing, and producing to a higher level with the release of his first film in 1918; by 1948 he had made more than forty films. Currently, by international world cinema standards, the African American tradition rivals cinema from anywhere in the world, but these filmmakers face a quandary: whether to make films through the Hollywood system or follow an independent vision. This book presents a cross-section of filmmakers from each camp and also focuses on those who work in both arenas.
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Moon, Spencer was born on May 11, 1948 in Talladega, Alabama, United States. Son of Glascoe McCann and Florence Edna (Moon) Jackson.
Baccalaureate in Filmmaking, Antioch College, 1977. Master of Arts in Film and Video Production, Columbia Pacific University, 1989.
Film editor Station KPIX-television, San Francisco, 1977-1979, stage manager, technician, 1979-1991. Professor African-American studies department City College, 1995-2000, also consultant. Office manager National Writers Union/West, 2000—2002.
Bank officer Wells Fargo Bank. Consultant Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, Oakland, California, 1985-1991, San Francisco International Film Festival, 1986-1990. Consultant Castro-Valencia, Evans, Southeast, and Phelan campuses City College, 1996-2000.
Artist in residence California Arts Council, San Bruno, 1986-1989. Program consultant KMTP-television, 1991.
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Member Film Arts Foundation, Association Indiana Video and Film, Bay Area Black Media Coalition (life, service award 1984, media award 1997), International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees (journeyman local 16).
Married Lisa Grant, September 2002.