

“A History of African American Portrayal on Television”
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.
Director
Marlon Riggs
Writers
Marlon Riggs
Release Date
January 29, 1992
Runtime
1h 20m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
11