
Passion and Memory
Synopsis
A documentary that profiles the professional and personal lives of black entertainers Lincoln “Stepin Fetchit” Perry, Hattie McDaniel, Bill Robinson, Dorothy Dandridge, and Sidney Poitier. By exploring the careers of these five black film stars, the film reveals how black film roles have changed in American movies during the past sixty years. Based on the book “Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies & Bucks” by Donald Bogle.
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Production Budget
$150K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Campanella II
- Original Title
- Passion and Memory
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Budget
- $150K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Campanella II
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Campanella II
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passion and Memory
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What is Passion and Memory about?
A documentary that profiles the professional and personal lives of black entertainers Lincoln “Stepin Fetchit” Perry, Hattie McDaniel, Bill Robinson, Dorothy Dandridge, and Sidney Poitier. By exploring the careers of these five black film stars, the film reveals how black film roles have changed in American movies during the past sixty years. Based on the book “Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies & Bucks” by Donald Bogle.
Who directed Passion and Memory?
Passion and Memory was directed by Roy Campanella II.
Who stars in Passion and Memory?
The principal cast of Passion and Memory includes Robert Guillaume.
When was Passion and Memory released and how long is it?
Passion and Memory was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Passion and Memory?
Passion and Memory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
