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Color Adjustment (1992)

Color Adjustment (1992)

History Documentary

A History of African American Portrayal on Television

Release Date: 1992, January 29
Directors: Marlon Riggs
Countries: United States of America
Cast: Sheldon Leonard, Esther Rolle, Ruby Dee, Denise Nicholas, Tim Reid, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Diahann Carroll, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alvin F. Poussaint, Patricia A. Turner

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.

Keywords:

1950s 1980s 1960s 1970s