Plot — What is I, a Negro about?
Winner of the prestigious Prix Louis Delluc in 1958, "Moi, un noir" marked Jean Rouch's break with traditional ethnography, and his embrace of the collaborative and improvisatory strategies he called "shared ethnography" and "ethnofiction". The film depicts an ordinary week in the lives of men and women from Niger who have migrated to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire for work.
Top Cast & Director
Streaming Availability
You can currently stream I, a Negro on:
Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 70 min |
| Audience Score | 74% (7.4/10, 38 votes) |
I, a Negro — FAQ
Is I, a Negro worth watching? I, a Negro holds a 7.4/10 rating from 38 viewers. Winner of the prestigious Prix Louis Delluc in 1958, "Moi, un noir" marked Jean Rouch's break with traditional ethnography, and his embrace of the collaborative and improvisatory strategies he called "shared ethnography"
Who directed I, a Negro? Directed by Jean Rouch.
Who is in the cast of I, a Negro? It stars Oumarou Ganda, Petit Touré, Alassane Maiga, Amadou Demba, Gambi, Seydou Guede and more.
Where can I stream I, a Negro? You can stream I, a Negro on OVID. Availability may vary by region.
When did I, a Negro release? It released in 1959.
