Color Adjustment
A History of African American Portrayal on Television
1992 1 hour 20 minutesA History of African American Portrayal on Television
1992 1 hour 20 minutes
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.
29th January 1992
34 years ago
1 hour 20 minutes
Finishes at 10:00pm
3 wins & 1 nomination
7.4/10
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