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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004)

Movie ★ 5.3 100 min

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.

Brandon Christopher Writer Michiko Byers Writer Ruth Adkins Robinson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 2004
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0450182
Language
Studio
Multicom Entertainment Group

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Frequently asked questions

What is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years about?
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.
Who stars in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years stars Muhammad Ali, Jonelle Allen, John Amos, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson.
When was TV in Black: The First Fifty Years released?
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years is a 2004 documentary film.
Where can I watch TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?
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