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Within Our Gates was produced and directed by Oscar Micheaux in 1919. He is considered to be the first African-American director of feature films and this is the first such film still in existence. I found the plot difficult to follow, and he does not give full play to the "money" scenes at the conclusion but it is certainly of historic interest.
Film details
- Source
- Internet Archive
- Rights
- Public domain — free to watch
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Within Our Gates for free?
You can stream Within Our Gates free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.
Is Within Our Gates in the public domain?
Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.
