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Color Adjustment (1992)

Movie ★ 6.9 80 min

Documentary History

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.

Marlon Riggs Director Marlon Riggs Writer

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Released
January 29, 1992
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0103984
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Cast

Ruby Dee Ruby Dee Narrator Norman Lear Norman Lear Self Tim Reid Tim Reid Self Daphne Maxwell Reid Daphne Maxwell Reid Self Steven Bochco Steven Bochco Self Diahann Carroll Diahann Carroll Self Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Self Hal Kanter Hal Kanter Self Sheldon Leonard Sheldon Leonard Self Denise Nicholas Denise Nicholas Self Alvin F. Poussaint Self Esther Rolle Esther Rolle Self David L. Wolper David L. Wolper Self Patricia A. Turner Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Color Adjustment about?
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.
Who directed Color Adjustment?
Color Adjustment was directed by Marlon Riggs.
Who stars in Color Adjustment?
Color Adjustment stars Ruby Dee, Norman Lear, Tim Reid, Daphne Maxwell Reid.
When was Color Adjustment released?
Color Adjustment is a 1992 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch Color Adjustment?
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