Oscar Micheaux was an African-American author, film producer, and director. He is regarded as the most successful African-American feature filmmaker of the early 20th century. Best remembered for producing race films, he also authored several books and novels, including ‘The Conquest’ which was adapted into a film. Born in a family of 13 kids, Micheaux grew up as a rebellious child. His family’s financial condition forced him to ditch his farmhouse and move to the city in search of a job. Micheaux initially found a marketing job and later tried several other odd jobs. His discontentment with his financial status and desire to earn more inspired him to open his own business. He eventually took up writing and got his first book published in 1913. He wrote seven novels and also tried his hands in filmmaking, producing over 45 movies for the African-American audiences between 1919 and 1948. He was married twice. Micheaux died in 1951 of heart failure, at the age of 67.