Why Micheaux is so Important

 Why was Micheaux so important in film history? What was so significant about his achievements considering the period?

    Born and raised in Illinois as one of eleven children born to former slaves, Micheaux wrote, produced and directed 44 films from 1919 to post-WWII. His films tackled ideas such as slavery, and he was also the first African-American film director to have his work shown in "white" theaters. He started as a writer, and wrote seven entire novels, before in 1919, where he's raise money and start his own production company. His films were so important, because his films were the first to portray characters who weren't stereotypes, but real people with everyday concerns.