The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Marlon RiggsDirector
- Marlon RiggsWriter
Cast
- Ruby DeeNarrator
- Norman LearSelf
- Tim ReidSelf
- Daphne Maxwell ReidSelf
- Steven BochcoSelf
- Diahann CarrollSelf
- Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Self
- Hal KanterSelf
- Sheldon LeonardSelf
- Denise NicholasSelf
- Alvin F. PoussaintSelf
- Esther RolleSelf
Stills
Themes
1970s1980s1950s1960s