Color Adjustment
1992
6.9 (13)
1 hr 20 min
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.
Top Cast
Ruby Dee as Narrator
Norman Lear as Self
Tim Reid as Self
Daphne Maxwell Reid as Self
Steven Bochco as Self
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