United States / Jan 29, 1992
A History of African American Portrayal on Television
1h 20min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hal Kanter | Self |
| Sheldon Leonard | Self |
| Denise Nicholas | Self |
| Alvin F. Poussaint | Self |
| Esther Rolle | Self |
| David L. Wolper | Self |
| Patricia A. Turner | Self |
Genres
DocumentaryHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Color Adjustment |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Official site | pbs.org |
| Release date | 29 gennaio 1992 |
| Production | Marlon Riggs |
| Writer | Marlon Riggs |
| Editing | Deborah Hoffmann |
| Cinematography | Rick Butler |
| Assistant directors | Marlon Riggs |
| Camera operators | Rick Butler |
| Additional photography | Rick Butler |
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| Music | Mary Watkins |
| Sound | Mary Watkins |
Release dates
Theatrical release
TV
United States / Jun 15, 1992 / PBS
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