The Invention of Racism in Color
de
PG-13
6.8
May 2023
Documentary
History
TV Movie
Between 1907 and 1909, Robert Lohmeyer (1879-1959), a German pioneer of color photography, traveled through the German colonies in Africa and portrayed their landscapes and native peoples in color for the first time, thus fulfilling a laudable purpose; but also laying the foundations for an enduring racist vision of the entire continent.
Runtime:
52 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
de
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Michael Mueller-Erdorf