TV in Black: The First Fifty Years(2004)
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years Synopsis
Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century. Actors, writers and historians discuss the image of black America on television from Amos and Andy to the present day. The interviews accompany clips from groundbreaking shows and performances by entertainment pioneers that create a timeline of the portrayal of African Americans throughout TV history.
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) is a documentary film, released on January 1, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Muhammad Ali, Jonelle Allen, John Amos and Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Writers:
- Michiko Byers, Ruth Adkins Robinson, Brandon Christopher
- Production:
- Multicom Entertainment Group
- Status:
- Released
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
- Jonelle Allen
Jonelle Allen
as Self
John Amos
as (archive footage)
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Self (archive footage)
Desi Arnaz
as (archive footage)
Obba Babatundé
as Self
Pearl Bailey
as Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball
as (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
as Self (archive footage)
Patricia Belcher
as Self
Willie Best
as Self (archive footage)
H. Rap Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
written by Michiko Byers, Ruth Adkins Robinson and Brandon Christopher.
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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch TV in Black: The First Fifty Years online?
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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?
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The main cast of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) includes Muhammad Ali, Jonelle Allen, John Amos, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson and Desi Arnaz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was TV in Black: The First Fifty Years released?
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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years was released on January 1, 2004 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years worth watching?
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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.