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Color Adjustment (1992)

1992-01-29 · 1h 20m · EN
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A History of African American Portrayal on Television

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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Norman LearNorman LearSelfTim ReidTim ReidSelfDaphne Maxwell ReidDaphne Maxwell ReidSelfSteven BochcoSteven BochcoSelfDiahann CarrollDiahann CarrollSelfRuby DeeRuby DeeNarratorHenry Louis Gates, Jr.Henry Louis Gates, Jr.SelfHal KanterHal KanterSelfSheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardSelfDenise NicholasDenise NicholasSelfAlvin F. PoussaintAlvin F. PoussaintSelfEsther RolleEsther RolleSelf

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1980s1960s1950sHistory1970sTelevision

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinity1980s · 1960s · 1950sPacingShortDirector preference767584Actor preference106060 · 258240 · 293865Country preferenceUs

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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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