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.
Marlon Riggs
Director, Writer
Ruby Dee
Narrator
Norman Lear
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Tim Reid
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Daphne Maxwell Reid
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Steven Bochco
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Diahann Carroll
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Hal Kanter
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Sheldon Leonard
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