TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
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.
Where to Watch
Amazon Prime Video
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The Roku Channel
Pluto TV
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Top Cast
Muhammad Ali
As Self (archive footage)
Jonelle Allen
As Self
John Amos
As (archive footage)
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
As Self (archive footage)
Desi Arnaz
As (archive footage)
Obba Babatundé
As Self
Pearl Bailey
As Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball
As (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
As Self (archive footage)
Patricia Belcher
As Self
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Budget / Revenue
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