Black Treasure Channel

Black Treasure Channel is a collection of ephemeral films (non-fiction films usually made for educational, industrial, or promotional purposes) from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. The following content is available (descriptions as provided in-channel):

  • Americana - Video shorts shown in movie theaters in the 1930s and 40s.
  • One Tenth - Short videos of black American achievements in the 1950s.
  • All American News - Newsreels from 1942 through 1945.
  • Wartime - Short videos that chronicle black American participation during 1940s war efforts.
  • Entertainer-Shorts - Video shorts starring black musicians and actors during the 1930s-1950s.
  • Entertainer-Full Length - Full-length videos starring black musicians and actors during the 1930s-1950s.

A video that is available on Black Treasure Channel can be streamed below.


-- Information is current as of May 25, 2023

CHANNEL STORE DESCRIPTION: This channel celebrates some of the many contributions, trials and struggles of Black America.

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CHANNEL STORE CATEGORY: Special Interest

DEVELOPER: Debcor Productions

FEES: None