Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: January 29, 1992
Runtime: 80 minutes
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.9/10 (11 votes)
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Ruby Dee
Narrator
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Daphne Maxwell Reid
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Sheldon Leonard
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Denise Nicholas
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