From Amos 'n' Andy to Nat King Cole, from Roots to The Cosby Show, black people have played many roles on primetime television. Brilliantly weaving clips from classic TV shows with commentary from TV producers, black actors and scholars, Marlon Riggs blends humor, insight, and thoughtful analysis to explore the evolution of black/white relations as reflected by America's favorite addiction.
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The Last Waltz
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
John Candy: I Like Me
Gilbert
Mr. Turner
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Visions of Light
That's Entertainment!
Confirmation
I Am Heath Ledger
The Untold History Of The United States
The Wrecking Crew
Whitney
Lemmy
A Decade Under the Influence
Dalíland
Supersonic
Milli Vanilli
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Grey Gardens