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"A History of African American Portrayal on Television"
Overview
From Amos 'n' Andy to Nat King Cole, from Roots to The Cosby Show, black people have played many roles on primetime television. Brilliantly weaving clips from classic TV shows with commentary from TV producers, black actors and scholars, Marlon Riggs blends humor, insight, and thoughtful analysis to explore the evolution of black/white relations as reflected by America's favorite addiction.
Movie Details
Languages
English
Key Crew

Marlon Riggs
Director

Marlon Riggs
Writer

Marlon Riggs
Producer
Cast

Ruby Dee
Narrator

Norman Lear
Self

Tim Reid
Self

Daphne Maxwell Reid
Self

Steven Bochco
Self

Diahann Carroll
Self

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self

Hal Kanter
Self

Sheldon Leonard
Self

Denise Nicholas
Self
Alvin F. Poussaint
Self

Esther Rolle
Self

David L. Wolper
Self
Patricia A. Turner
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