Ethnic Notions(1986)
Black People in White Minds
Ethnic Notions Synopsis
This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.
Ethnic Notions (1986) is a documentary film directed by Marlon Riggs, released on December 5, 1986 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Esther Rolle, Leni Sloan, Barbara T. Christian and George Frederickson. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Marlon Riggs
- Writers:
- Marlon Riggs
- Producers:
- Marlon Riggs
- Cinematographer:
- Calvin Roberts
- Production:
- Signifyin' Works, California Newsreel, KQED
- Status:
- Released
Ethnic Notions Cast & Crew
Main cast
Esther Rolle
as Narrator
Leni Sloan
as Cast: Choreographer
- Barbara T. Christian
Barbara T. Christian
as Self
- George Frederickson
George Frederickson
as Cast: Stanford
- Larry C. Levine
Larry C. Levine
as Cast: UC Berkeley
- Derique McGee
Derique McGee
as Hambone Performer
Carlton Moss
as Cast: UC Irvine
Bert Williams
as Self (archive footage)
- Patricia A. Turner
Patricia A. Turner
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Marlon Riggs, written by Marlon Riggs, produced by Marlon Riggs.
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Ethnic Notions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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Ethnic Notions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ethnic Notions online?
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Ethnic Notions (1986) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ethnic Notions?
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The main cast of Ethnic Notions (1986) includes Esther Rolle, Leni Sloan, Barbara T. Christian, George Frederickson and Larry C. Levine. The film was directed by Marlon Riggs. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ethnic Notions released?
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Ethnic Notions was released on December 5, 1986 and runs for 57m.
Is Ethnic Notions worth watching?
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Ethnic Notions (1986) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.