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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Ruby Dee, Norman Lear, Tim Reid, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Steven Bochco, Diahann Carroll
Crew: Marlon Riggs (Director), Rick Butler (Director of Photography), Deborah Hoffmann (Editor), Mary Watkins (Music), Marlon Riggs (Writer), Marlon Riggs (Producer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio:
Runtime: 80 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 29, 1992
IMDb: 4.1
