Now streaming on Melanin TV, Black Genius shines a light on Lewis Latimer, one of history’s overlooked innovators whose brilliance helped shape the modern world.

‍ ‍⭐️ 4.3/5 44 mins

Black Genius reveals the overlooked story of Lewis Latimer, the Black inventor whose innovations made the modern light bulb practical and long-lasting, powering homes and cities across America. The film confronts the erasure of Black brilliance from history and restores credit to the genius that helped shape the modern world.

Audio Languages 5.1 - English

Subtitles - English

Director: William Eric Bush-Anderson

Producers: William Eric Bush-Anderson, Cindy Estefanie Kunz-Anderson, Michael Schill, Jacob Fournier, Dylan Garcia and Mitch Martinez

Cast: Christopher James Greene, Christopher Johnson, Jose Pepe Guerrero and James Potts.

Studio: Scary Hours Productions LLC