Louis Gossett Jr. takes viewers through a special documentary celebration of the groundbreaking achievements of African-American performers and their contributions to Hollywood filmmaking. Spectacular film clips, rare behind-the-scenes footage, archival photographs and fascinating interviews chronicle nearly a century of tribulation and triumph. Gazing at the outstanding range of African-American stars on today's movie screens, it is hard to imagine a time when there were no black leading men or women, a time when all of the roles available for people of color were considerably less heroic than they are now. Social progress came in small steps on the silver screen, film by film, for equal visibility and dignity on the silver screen; now it is possible to honor their struggles, their talent and their sacrifices.
Velma Cato
Director
Donald Bogle
Self
Ruby Dee
Self
Ossie Davis
Self
Diahann Carroll
Self
Gregory Hines
Self
Juanita Moore
Self
Nichelle Nichols
Self
Fayard Nicholas
Self
Harold Nicholas
Self
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