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# A History of African American Portrayal on Television
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📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1992-01-29
⌚ Running Time: 80 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.9

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Ruby Dee original image
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Ruby Dee
Norman Lear original image
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Norman Lear
Tim Reid original image
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Tim Reid
Daphne Maxwell Reid original image
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Daphne Maxwell Reid
Steven Bochco original image
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Steven Bochco
Diahann Carroll original image
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Diahann Carroll
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. original image
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Hal Kanter original image
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Hal Kanter
Sheldon Leonard original image
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Sheldon Leonard
Denise Nicholas original image
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Denise Nicholas
Alvin F. Poussaint original image
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Alvin F. Poussaint
Esther Rolle original image
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Esther Rolle
David L. Wolper original image
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David L. Wolper
Patricia A. Turner original image
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Patricia A. Turner

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