The Color of Cola
“They broke the color barrier in corporate America one bottle at a time. Their success would be their downfall.”
Synopsis
Chronicles how one pioneering company broke color barriers in 1940s American business. Shares the experience of the all-Black sales team at Pepsi.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Nelson, Jacqueline Olive
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephanie Capparell, Jacqueline Olive, Lauren Evangelista
- Original Title
- The Color of Cola
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Alldayeveryday, JuVee Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Nelson, Jacqueline Olive
Stephanie Capparell, Jacqueline Olive, Lauren Evangelista
Yusuf Kapadia, Brian Anton
Viola Davis, Stanley Nelson, Julius Tennon, Andrew Wang, Luke Rodgers
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Nelson
Director
Jacqueline Olive
Director
Yusuf Kapadia
Editor
Brian Anton
Editor
Jacqueline Olive
Writer
Lauren Evangelista
Writer
Peter Kline
Producer
Álvaro Fernández
Producer
Michael Karbelnikoff
Producer
Jeffrey Soros
Producer
Simon Horsman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Color of Cola.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Color of Cola
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Color of Cola about?
Chronicles how one pioneering company broke color barriers in 1940s American business. Shares the experience of the all-Black sales team at Pepsi.
Who directed The Color of Cola?
The Color of Cola was directed by Stanley Nelson, Jacqueline Olive.
Who stars in The Color of Cola?
The principal cast of The Color of Cola includes Not specified.
When was The Color of Cola released and how long is it?
The Color of Cola was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Is The Color of Cola based on a book or true story?
The Color of Cola is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Stephanie Capparell".