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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John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

John Holmes: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

2004

London Recruits

London Recruits

Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga

Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga

1966

David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

1960

The N Word

The N Word

2006

More than Life

More than Life

2018

Jean Vanloo: King of Clubs

Jean Vanloo: King of Clubs

2018

The Road to God Knows Where

The Road to God Knows Where

1990

Changing Landscapes

Changing Landscapes

1964

Canberra Today and Tomorrow

Canberra Today and Tomorrow

1959

The Kennedys: America's Emerald Kings

2008

Skratta Då: En Rolig Historia Om Svensk Standup 

Skratta Då: En Rolig Historia Om Svensk Standup 

2017

Queen: Days of Our Lives

Queen: Days of Our Lives

2011

Superteams: La Vie Claire

Superteams: La Vie Claire

2023

Ata Kak - Time Bomb

Ata Kak - Time Bomb

2017

Pearl Harbor: The Accused

Pearl Harbor: The Accused

2016

National Geographic: Pyramids of Death

National Geographic: Pyramids of Death

2005

Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller

Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller

2008

Secos

Secos

2017

The Achievers: The Story of the Lebowski Fans

The Achievers: The Story of the Lebowski Fans

2009