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America Beyond the Color Line

Series Overview

Henry Louis Gates Jr., Harvard's chair of Afro-American Studies, travels the length and breadth of the United States to take the temperature of black America at the start of the new century. He explores this rich and diverse landscape, social as well as geographic, and meets the people who are defining black America, from the most famous and influential to those at the grassroots.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
PBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

57 min per episode

Air Date Window

2004 – 2004

Premiered: Tue, Feb 3, 2004

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Feb 4, 2004

Season 1, Episode 4: “Los Angeles: Black Hollywood”

Gates asks whether America's entertainment industry is institutionally racist or whether it is becoming increasingly color-blind in pursuit of the box-office dollar.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Screenplay & Story

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Department Leadership Roster

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About America Beyond the Color Line

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What is America Beyond the Color Line about?

Henry Louis Gates Jr., Harvard's chair of Afro-American Studies, travels the length and breadth of the United States to take the temperature of black America at the start of the new century. He explores this rich and diverse landscape, social as well as geographic, and meets the people who are defining black America, from the most famous and influential to those at the grassroots.

How many seasons does America Beyond the Color Line have?

America Beyond the Color Line comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in America Beyond the Color Line?

Key cast members in America Beyond the Color Line include Henry Louis Gates, Jr..

Who created or directed America Beyond the Color Line?

America Beyond the Color Line was developed and directed by Not specified.