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Color Adjustment

“A History of African American Portrayal on Television”

Synopsis

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.

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Color Adjustment

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-28

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 29, 1992

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Marlon Riggs
Screenplay & Story
Marlon Riggs
Original Score
Mary Watkins
Original Title
Color Adjustment
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 20m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marlon Riggs

Screenplay & Story

Marlon Riggs

Original Score & Music

Mary Watkins

Director of Photography

Rick Butler

Film Editing

Deborah Hoffmann

Producers

Marlon Riggs

Department Leadership Roster

Marlon Riggs

Marlon Riggs

Director

Rick Butler

Director of Photography

Deborah Hoffmann

Deborah Hoffmann

Editor

Marlon Riggs

Marlon Riggs

Writer

Marlon Riggs

Marlon Riggs

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Color Adjustment

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What is Color Adjustment about?

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.

Who directed Color Adjustment?

Color Adjustment was directed by Marlon Riggs.

Who stars in Color Adjustment?

The principal cast of Color Adjustment includes Ruby Dee, Norman Lear, Tim Reid, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Steven Bochco.

When was Color Adjustment released and how long is it?

Color Adjustment was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for Color Adjustment?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Color Adjustment was composed by Mary Watkins.