Color Adjustment 32 years old
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.
Credits
Color Adjustment Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ruby Dee She was 69, 91 years old when she died | as Narrator |
| Diahann Carroll She was 56, 84 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Hal Kanter He was 73, 92 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Denise Nicholas She was 47, now 79 years old | as Herself |
| Tim Reid He was 47, now 79 years old | as Himself |
| Steven Bochco He was 48, 74 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Daphne Maxwell Reid She was 43, now 75 years old | as Herself |
| Sheldon Leonard He was 84, 89 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Esther Rolle She was 71, 78 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Norman Lear He was 69, now 101 years old | as Himself |
| David L. Wolper He was 64, 82 years old when he died | as Himself |
Color Adjustment Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Rick Butler as Cinematography. | Crew |
| Deborah Hoffmann as Editor. She was 44 (now 76) years old | Editing |
| Marlon Riggs as Director. He was 34 (37) years old when He died | Directing |
| Marlon Riggs as Producer. He was 34 (37) years old when He died | Production |
| Marlon Riggs as Writer. He was 34 (37) years old when He died | Writing |
Color Adjustment (32 years)
A History of African American Portrayal on Television
- Release day: Wednesday, January 29, 1992
- Runtime: 80 minutes
