Of Black America
Series Overview
Of Black America was a series of seven one-hour documentaries presented by CBS News in the summer of 1968, at the end of the Civil Rights Movement and during a time of racial unrest (Martin Luther King had been assassinated that spring and riots in many cities had followed). The groundbreaking[1] series explored various aspects of the history and current state of African-American community.
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
1968 – 1968
Premiered: Tue, Jul 2, 1968
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Portrait in Black and White”
Results of a CBS News poll measuring racial attitudes. Walker presents on white racism and changes in white attitudes, Kuralt on African-American extremism and also on black pride.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Perry Wolff
Vern Diamond, Susan Garfield, Martin Carr, Andrew Rooney, Jay L. McMullen
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Vern Diamond
Producer
Susan Garfield
Producer
Martin Carr
Producer
Andrew Rooney
Producer
Jay L. McMullen
Producer
Peter Wolff
Producer
Lloyd Weaver
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Peter Davis
Producer
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What is Of Black America about?
Of Black America was a series of seven one-hour documentaries presented by CBS News in the summer of 1968, at the end of the Civil Rights Movement and during a time of racial unrest (Martin Luther King had been assassinated that spring and riots in many cities had followed). The groundbreaking[1] series explored various aspects of the history and current state of African-American community.
How many seasons does Of Black America have?
Of Black America comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Of Black America?
Key cast members in Of Black America include Bill Cosby, Mike Wallace, John Mosedale, Harry Reasoner, George Foster.
Who created or directed Of Black America?
Of Black America was developed and directed by Perry Wolff.