The Emperor Jones
Paul Robeson shines as a porter who powers his way to becoming king of a Caribbean island, but will his continued lust for power lead to disaster? "Emperor Jones" marks the first leading role for a Black man in mainstream movies.
Director: Dudley Murphy
Year: 1933
Genre: Drama
Type: Feature
Link: https://www.criterionchannel.com/the-emperor-jones
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4aEe97SVSg