New York Noir: The History of Black New York.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)

New York Noir: The History of Black New York. DVD. 50 min. Prod. by North Shore Entertainment and The Metro Channel. Dist. by Little Dizzy Home Video. 2009. $14.99.

Gr 9 Up--The significant contributions African Americans have made to New York City--and to the nation--from the early 1600s through today are examined in this documentary. Through the lenses of politics, business, the entertainment industry, and the military, the film's director incorporates historic footage capturing …