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.

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Downhill

Downhill

2020

The Batman

The Batman

2022

Joker

Joker

2019

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

1988

Ready Player One

Ready Player One

2018

Dune

Dune

2021

10 Things I Hate About You

10 Things I Hate About You

1999

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

1994

The Lion King

The Lion King

1994

Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

2017

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001

Hereditary

Hereditary

2018

The Lobster

The Lobster

2015

Avatar

Avatar

2009

First Man

First Man

2018

Spirited Away

Spirited Away

2001

Logan

Logan

2017

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002

Superbad

Superbad

2007

What Happened to Monday

What Happened to Monday

2017