NEW YORK, New York -- The first Bahamian actor ever to be captured on film is being recognized as a pioneer during a five-month long exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City.
Bert Williams is a name that is etched in the sands of time.
The late Nassau-native is one of few black men in the late 1800s and early 1900s who maintained a successful film and music career.
With partner George Walker, Williams pioneered the advancement of black performances in integrated musical comedies.
After Walker died, he continued his dynamic career, winning a Tony Award and cementing his name in history.
The exhibition at MOMA titled "100 Years In Post Production: Resurrecting a Lost Landmark of Black Film History" began on October 24,2014 and will continue until March 2015.

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