Released:
1992-01-29

Overview:
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.

Director:
Marlon Riggs

Runtime:
1h 20min

Genre:
Documentary

• Cast:
• 
  Ruby Dee
  as
  Narrator
• 
  Norman Lear
  as
  Self
• 
  Tim Reid
  as
  Self
• 
  Daphne Maxwell Reid
  as
  Self
• 
  Steven Bochco
  as
  Self