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A new exhibition has just started at the Academy of Motion Pictures in the US.

It shows the importance of African Americans in cinema, from the 1890s until 1971.

Film director Ava DuVernay opened the exhibition.

She spoke about Black people's work as actors and film producers.

She knew the exhibition would surprise most people.

The exhibition, "Regeneration", has found unknown pieces of film.

In the past, Black actors usually had small parts like thieves or as silly characters.

But in these films, Black actors have serious roles.

One of the films shows actor Hattie McDaniel at the Oscar ceremony.

She received the award for her role in the film "Gone with the Wind".

But McDaniel had to sit in an area for Black people at the ceremony.

She wasn't allowed to attend the film's opening night either.

It was held at a "Whites only" cinema.

This exhibition should help people understand the importance of African Americans in cinema.

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