Color Adjustment(1992)

A History of African American Portrayal on Television

69

1h 20m

  • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Ruby Dee

    Ruby Dee

    Narrator

  • Norman Lear

    Norman Lear

    Self

  • Tim Reid

    Tim Reid

    Self

  • Daphne Maxwell Reid

    Daphne Maxwell Reid

    Self

  • Steven Bochco

    Steven Bochco

    Self

  • Diahann Carroll

    Diahann Carroll

    Self

  • Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

    Self

  • Hal Kanter

    Hal Kanter

    Self

  • Sheldon Leonard

    Sheldon Leonard

    Self

  • Denise Nicholas

    Denise Nicholas

    Self

  • Esther Rolle

    Esther Rolle

    Self

  • David L. Wolper

    David L. Wolper

    Self

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Status

Released (Jan 29, 1992)

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