Movie Description
The Colored Museum
(1991)Overview
Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.
Cast
Miss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds
the Slave, the Soldier
Aunt Ethel
the Girl, the Lady in Plaid
the Guy
Junie Robinson
Miss Roj, Walter-Lee-Beau-Willie-Jones
LaWanda, Mama
Janine
the Man, the Narrator
Medea
Topsy Washington
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Facts
Original TitleThe Colored Museum
Status Released
Release Information
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1991-02-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 28m
Production CompaniesGreat Performances
Genres
- Music
- Drama
