Review of Within Our Gates (1920) by Wezul S — 15 Feb 2017

The film historian in me greatly appreciates the importance of this one, but this Micheaux cat is no D.W. Griffith.

This review of Within Our Gates (1920) was written by Wezul S on 15 Feb 2017.

Within Our Gates has generally received mixed reviews.

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By George I (269) on 26 Jul 2016

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By Bheema D (235) on 03 May 2015

Outstanding. Great response to Griffith, even more compelling in my own opinion…

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My first full length silent film, I do believe. I (perhaps foolishly) was impressed with how well I was able to follow the action…

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