Not Black Enough (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2017, Not Black Enough is a documentary film directed by Tracey Anarella, running about 83 minutes. “Close your eyes, what color are we?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deep look at the class warfare and the contradictions that African-Americans face within their own community when many of them are ostracized because they are “not black enough.” An analysis of the reasons behind these absurd acts of hatred.
Who’s in it. Not Black Enough stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as Self, Vanessa Williams as Self, Florence LaRue as Herself and Petey Pablo as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Not Black Enough sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Not Black Enough page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Not Black Enough (2017)?
- In US, Not Black Enough is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Not Black Enough worth watching?
- Not Black Enough holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Not Black Enough?
- Not Black Enough stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Vanessa Williams, Florence LaRue and Petey Pablo.
- When was Not Black Enough released?
- Not Black Enough was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.