The Symbol of the Unconquered is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Oscar Micheaux. The story follows Eve Mason, a light-skinned African American woman who inherits land from her grandfather and moves to the frontier town of Oristown. There, she befriends her Black neighbors, including Hugh Van Allen, a prospector unaware of her racial identity. Meanwhile, Jefferson Driscoll, a self-hating Black man passing as white, enlists the Ku Klux Klan to drive Van Allen off his oil-rich land. As tensions rise, Eve rides into town for help, leading to a dramatic confrontation. The film is notable for its depiction of racial identity, social struggles, and Micheaux’s bold storytelling, making it a significant work in early silent cinema.

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Directed by Oscar Micheaux
Produced by Oscar Micheaux
Starring Iris Hall, Walker Thompson, Lawrence Chenault
Screenplay by Oscar Micheaux
Cinematography by Unknown

This film stands as a powerful response to racial injustice, contrasting themes of identity and resilience.

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