TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004)

Name: TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2004
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Muhammad Ali, Jonelle Allen, John Amos, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Desi Arnaz

1h 40m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Explore the evolution of African American representation on television in this insightful retrospective covering the first fifty years of the medium. Featuring interviews with actors, writers, and historians, the documentary examines the portrayal of black America, tracing its journey from early shows like Amos and Andy to contemporary programming. Accompanied by clips from influential series and performances by trailblazing entertainers, this film creates a compelling timeline that highlights both progress and challenges in the depiction of African Americans on screen.

Cast

Muhammad Ali Jonelle Allen John Amos Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Desi Arnaz Obba Babatundé Pearl Bailey Lucille Ball Harry Belafonte Patricia Belcher Willie Best H. Rap Brown Cindy Birdsong James Brown Cab Calloway