TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

2004 1h 40m ★5.3

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

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.

Release Date January 1, 2004
Runtime 1h 40m
Language English
Director —
Category Documentary
Rating 5.3 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 2004
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