The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
“The week late night TV woke America.”
Synopsis
For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first time an African-American had hosted a late night TV show for a whole week.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca
Festival / Special Debut
September 10, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoruba Richen
- Original Title
- The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Big Beach, Ford Foundation / JustFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoruba Richen
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Yoruba Richen
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show about?
For one week in February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to Harry Belafonte, the first time an African-American had hosted a late night TV show for a whole week.
Who directed The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show?
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show was directed by Yoruba Richen.
Who stars in The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show?
The principal cast of The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show includes Harry Belafonte, Whoopi Goldberg, Tamron Hall, Jason King, Robin Thede.
When was The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show released and how long is it?
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show?
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).