| Description |
1 DVD (87 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Cast |
Narrator: Ruby Dee. Esther Rolle, Diahann Carroll, Tim Reid, Norman Lear, Steven Bochco, David Wolper. |
| Summary |
A landmark study of prejudice and perception. This documentary revisits popular primt time television shows such as Beulah, The Nat King Cole Show, Julia, I Spy, Good Times, and Roots. Actors Esther Rolle, Diahann Carroll and Tim Reid along with Hollywood producers Norman Lear, Steven Bochco and David Wolper reveal how bitter racial conflict was absorbed by the non-controversial format of the prime time series. |
| Language |
English language. |
| Subject |
African Americans in television broadcasting -- History.
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African Americans in television broadcasting. |
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History. |
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Television programs -- United States -- History.
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Television programs. |
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United States. |
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Ethnic attitudes -- United States -- History.
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Ethnic attitudes. |
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African Americans -- Public opinion -- History.
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African Americans -- Public opinion. |
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African Americans. |
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Stereotypes (Social psychology) -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Stereotypes (Social psychology) -- Social aspects. |
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Stereotypes (Social psychology) |
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Racism -- United States.
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Racism. |
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Popular culture -- United States -- History.
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Popular culture. |
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United States -- Race relations.
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Race relations. |
| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Subject |
Racism. |
| Added Author |
Riggs, Marlon T.
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Dee, Ruby.
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Rolle, Esther.
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Carroll, Diahann.
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Kleiman, Vivian.
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Reid, Tim, 1944-
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Lear, Norman.
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California Newsreel (Firm)
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