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Color Adjustment

1992-01-29 · 80 min · ★ 6.9

Documentary · History

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.

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Marlon Riggs
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United States of America
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Ruby DeeRuby DeeNarrator
Norman LearNorman LearSelf
Tim ReidTim ReidSelf
Daphne Maxwell ReidDaphne Maxwell ReidSelf
Steven BochcoSteven BochcoSelf
Diahann CarrollDiahann CarrollSelf
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Self
Hal KanterHal KanterSelf
Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardSelf
Denise NicholasDenise NicholasSelf
Alvin F. PoussaintSelf
Esther RolleEsther RolleSelf
David L. WolperDavid L. WolperSelf
Patricia A. TurnerSelf

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