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The Black List: Volume One

The Black List: Volume One

# Intimate Portraits of Black America
Documentary
📜 Overview: As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of inspired - and inspiring - observations on African-American life in the 21st century forms a roll call of some of the most compelling politicians, writers, thinkers and performers ever to tackle their fields of endeavor. Watch the interview-portraits and get a sharper snapshot of where this country has been and where it's headed.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2008-01-22
⌚ Running Time: 87 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.5

Beloved Cast

Colin Powell original image
Himself
Colin Powell
Toni Morrison original image
Herself
Toni Morrison
Diddy original image
Himself
Diddy
Slash original image
Himself
Slash
Chris Rock original image
Himself
Chris Rock
Louis Gossett Jr. original image
Himself
Louis Gossett Jr.
Russell Simmons original image
Himself
Russell Simmons
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar original image
Himself
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Thelma Golden original image
Herself
Thelma Golden
Al Sharpton original image
Himself
Al Sharpton
Bill T. Jones original image
Himself
Bill T. Jones
Keenen Ivory Wayans original image
Himself
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Zane original image
Herself
Zane
Dawn Staley original image
Herself
Dawn Staley
Vernon E. Jordan Jr. original image
Himself
Vernon E. Jordan Jr.
Suzan-Lori Parks original image
Herself
Suzan-Lori Parks
Susan Rice original image
Herself
Susan Rice

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