Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell
Synopsis
Elvis Mitchell uncovers why Chameleon Street (1989) by Wendell B. Harris Jr. failed to secure a proper distributor deal. Originally aired as a segment on "20/20".
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ABC's 20/20 segment "Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell"
Type: Clip • Published 2015-03-23
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John Singleton
Self - Director, 'Boyz N' the Hood' (archive footage)
John Powers
Self - Film Critic
Steven Soderbergh
Self - Director, 'Sex, Lies & Videotape'
Wendell B. Harris Jr.
Self - Director, 'Chameleon Street'
Russell Schwartz
Self - Miramax Distributors, 'Sex, Lies & Videotape'
Elvis Mitchell
Self - Film Critic
Will Smith
Self (archive footage)
Warrington Hudlin
Self - Producer, 'House Party'
Armond White
Self - Film Critic
Robert Krulwich
Self - Host
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elvis Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- Elvis Mitchell
- Original Title
- Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- ABC News
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elvis Mitchell
Elvis Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
Elvis Mitchell
Director
Elvis Mitchell
Writer
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What is Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell about?
Elvis Mitchell uncovers why Chameleon Street (1989) by Wendell B. Harris Jr. failed to secure a proper distributor deal. Originally aired as a segment on "20/20".
Who directed Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell?
Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell was directed by Elvis Mitchell.
Who stars in Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell?
The principal cast of Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell includes John Singleton, John Powers, Steven Soderbergh, Wendell B. Harris Jr., Russell Schwartz.
When was Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell released and how long is it?
Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 13m.