#swipeleft👈🏾 Oscar Micheaux didn’t wait for permission—he built a legacy on his own terms. As the first major African American feature filmmaker, he wrote, directed and produced over 40 films between 1919 and 1948, using cinema to challenge racism and redefine Black representation. From the bold social commentary of Within Our Gates (1920) to the gripping drama of Body and Soul (1925), Micheaux’s films broke barriers and set the stage for generations of independent filmmakers. This Black History Month, we honor the fearless storytelling of Oscar Micheaux—the blueprint for Black cinema. Hear ava discuss his impact with justin_simien on Hollywood Black, then explore more Black film history with THEY’VE GOTTA HAVE US, now streaming on mansa. Continue the learning at ARRAY101.org. #OscarMicheaux #Trailblazer #WithinOurGates #BodyAndSoul #HollywoodBlack #BlackHistoryMonth