
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
2004 · Movie · 91 min · ★ 5.3
This doc tracks the progression of black entertainers on the small screen through the years, and includes rare footage and exclusive interviews.
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-01-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 91 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.3/10 (3 votes)
Cast & crew

Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
- JA
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