CinemaOSMovie · 1992 · 1h 20m
Color Adjustment

A History of African American Portrayal on Television

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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.

Directed byMarlon Riggs

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
EN
Released
January 29, 1992

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Color Adjustment

Color Adjustment

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10 credited
Starring
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

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Directed by
Marlon Riggs
Marlon Riggs
Written by
Marlon Riggs
Marlon Riggs
Produced by
Marlon Riggs
Marlon Riggs

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