1970s,1980s,1950s,1960s

Color Adjustment (1992)

Poster for Color Adjustment

A History of African American Portrayal on Television

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Marlon Riggs
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    Narrator Ruby Dee
  • Profile picture of Norman Lear
    Self Norman Lear
  • Profile picture of Tim Reid
    Self Tim Reid
  • Profile picture of Daphne Maxwell Reid
    Self Daphne Maxwell Reid
  • Profile picture of Steven Bochco
    Self Steven Bochco
  • Profile picture of Diahann Carroll
    Self Diahann Carroll
  • Profile picture of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
    Self Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
  • Profile picture of Hal Kanter
    Self Hal Kanter

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Keywords

  • 1970s
  • 1980s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s