Chester Himes: A Rage In Harlem, African American Novelist
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Chester Himes was an internationally acclaimed African American writer who created a violent and cynical picture of the black experience in America by writing about his encounters with racism. Portraits a man who used his literary talents to vent his rage against an unjust society.
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Runtime: 26 minutes 54 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, History
- Subtopic: African-Americans, Himes, Chester
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
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- Release Year: 1996
- Producer/Distributor: TMW Media Group
- Series: The Black American Experience
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