Sky Arte documentary on Josephine Baker's life and activism
The documentary 'Josephine Baker – Libertà e provocazione' airs on Sky Arte on Saturday, April 13. It covers the life of the African American dancer, singer, and activist who captivated Parisian audiences from the 1920s. Born in Missouri in 1906, Baker experienced racial segregation and made civil rights a lifelong mission. In Paris, she used her performances to mock racial prejudices. She refused to perform for segregated audiences and participated in the 1963 March on Washington with Martin Luther King Jr., delivering a speech on freedom.
Key facts
- Documentary title: Josephine Baker – Libertà e provocazione
- Airs on Sky Arte on Saturday, April 13
- Josephine Baker was born in Missouri in 1906
- She moved to Paris in the early 1920s
- She was a dancer, singer, and activist
- She refused to perform for segregated audiences
- She participated in the 1963 March on Washington
- She spoke alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
Entities
Artists
- Josephine Baker
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Missouri
- United States
- Paris
- France
- Washington, D.C.