Released:
1991-02-01

Overview:
Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.

Directors:
George C. Wolfe, Andrew Carl Wilk

Runtime:
1h 28min

Genre:
Music, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Danitra Vance
  as
  Miss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds
• 
  Frederick Moore
  as
  the Slave, the Soldier
• 
  Linda Hopkins
  as
  Aunt Ethel
• 
  Suzzanne Douglas
  as
  the Girl, the Lady in Plaid
• 
  Victor Love
  as
  the Guy