TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Synopsis
Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century. Actors, writers and historians discuss the image of black America on television from Amos and Andy to the present day. The interviews accompany clips from groundbreaking shows and performances by entertainment pioneers that create a timeline of the portrayal of African Americans throughout TV history.
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Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Jonelle Allen
Self
John Amos
(archive footage)
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Self (archive footage)
Desi Arnaz
(archive footage)
Obba Babatundé
Self
Pearl Bailey
Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball
(archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
Self (archive footage)
Patricia Belcher
Self
Willie Best
Self (archive footage)
H. Rap Brown
Self (archive footage)
Cindy Birdsong
Self (archive footage)
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Cab Calloway
Self (archive footage)
Diahann Carroll
(archive footage)
Ray Charles
Self (archive footage)
Bill Cosby
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Brandon Christopher, Michiko Byers, Ruth Adkins Robinson
- Original Title
- TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Multicom Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brandon Christopher, Michiko Byers, Ruth Adkins Robinson
Dante J. Pugliese
Department Leadership Roster
Brandon Christopher
Writer
Michiko Byers
Writer
Ruth Adkins Robinson
Writer
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What is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years about?
Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century. Actors, writers and historians discuss the image of black America on television from Amos and Andy to the present day. The interviews accompany clips from groundbreaking shows and performances by entertainment pioneers that create a timeline of the portrayal of African Americans throughout TV history.
Who directed TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?
The principal cast of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years includes Muhammad Ali, Jonelle Allen, John Amos, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Desi Arnaz.
When was TV in Black: The First Fifty Years released and how long is it?
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.