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A History of African American Portrayal on Television

6.9

1h 20m

1992

“A History of African American Portrayal on Television”

Synopsis

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.

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Marlon Riggs

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DocumentaryHistory

1970s1980s1950s1960s

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Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

as Narrator

Norman Lear

Norman Lear

as Self

Tim Reid

Tim Reid

as Self

Daphne Maxwell Reid

Daphne Maxwell Reid

as Self

Steven Bochco

Steven Bochco

as Self

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

as Self

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

as Self

Hal Kanter

Hal Kanter

as Self

Sheldon Leonard

Sheldon Leonard

as Self

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