Evelyn Fields Updite Interview (1987)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1987-10-11
Duration: 00:11:32
Subjects: Independent filmmakers | African Americans
Contributors:
- Masingale, Sonya Host
- Updite, Evelyn Fields Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 11, 1987, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s interview with Evelyn Fields Updite of Shreveport, Louisiana, an independent filmmaker, minister, and founder of the Black Filmmakers Society of Louisiana. She discusses: her film “Tambia Bourri”; the film’s depiction of voodoo; and the importance of creating film roles for African Americans and encouraging independent filmmakers. Masingale also presents clips from “Tambia Bourri.”