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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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
John Candy: I Like Me
Gilbert
Mr. Turner
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
I Am Heath Ledger
Confirmation
The Untold History Of The United States
Visions of Light
The Wrecking Crew
A Decade Under the Influence
Supersonic
Whitney
Dalíland
Lemmy
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Milli Vanilli
All Eyez on Me