It's Black Entertainment
Synopsis
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.
Top Cast
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Vanessa Williams
Self - Host
Whitney Houston
Self
Ella Fitzgerald
Self (archive footage)
Snoop Dogg
Self
Diana Ross
Self (archive footage)
Spike Lee
Self
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Little Richard
Self
Debbie Allen
Self
Carl Anderson
Self
Josephine Baker
Self (archive footage)
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Tisha Campbell
Self
Nat King Cole
Self (archive footage)
Sean Combs
Self (archive footage)
Dorothy Dandridge
Self (archive footage)
Sammy Davis Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Rah Digga
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Lathan
- Screenplay & Story
- John Davies
- Original Title
- It's Black Entertainment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Entertainment Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Lathan
John Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Lathan
Director
John Davies
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for It's Black Entertainment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's Black Entertainment
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What is It's Black Entertainment about?
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.
Who directed It's Black Entertainment?
It's Black Entertainment was directed by Stan Lathan.
Who stars in It's Black Entertainment?
The principal cast of It's Black Entertainment includes Vanessa Williams, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Snoop Dogg, Diana Ross.
When was It's Black Entertainment released and how long is it?
It's Black Entertainment was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.