Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance

PBS home video looks at the visual arts awakening in Harlem in the 1920's and 1930's. Dispite prejudice and segregation these artists triumphed. Even though they were not allowed to show in the mainstream galleries Harlem was alive with creativity. The roaring twenties in Harlem became a vibrant place to exibit the suddent outburst of art. This video contains archival footage documenting these artists at work in a variety of mediums. It is a first hand look at how a passion for art could not be oppressed by the perils of prejudice. This video documents over 130 pieces of art work, including, paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs.