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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2004-01-01
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 4/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Multicom Entertainment Group
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.8018
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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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What is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?▼
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2004-01-01.
Who are the main actors in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?▼
The main cast includes Muhammad Ali, Jonelle Allen, John Amos, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Desi Arnaz, .
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Is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years based on a true story?▼
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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years has an IMDb rating of 4/10 based on 1 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Multicom Entertainment Group. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was TV in Black: The First Fifty Years filmed?▼
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years is 100 minutes.
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