The New-Ark (1969)
Beginning as a city-symphony of Newark streets, buildings, and people set to wordless chanting, The New-Ark quickly arrives at its political imperatives: Black Power must be accomplished through nationalism, and "a nation is organization." The film focuses on black education, urban public theater, and political consciousness-raising inside and outside of Spirit House - director Amiri Baraka's Black nationalist community center.
Director: Amiri Baraka
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Amiri Baraka as Self |
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Maulana Karenga as Self |
| Camera | James E. Hinton | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Rufus Hinton | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Edward Spriggs | Sound |
| Directing | Amiri Baraka | Director |
| Writing | Amiri Baraka | Writer |