Movie Description
Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
(1983)Overview
An exploration of The Amos 'n' Andy Show (1951), the first all-Black series on American television. It only lasted a few years before CBS succumbed to pressure from civil-rights groups, which claimed that it portrayed the Black community in a negative light. Clips–and one entire episode–are shown, as are interviews with several members of the original cast and prominent modern-day Black actors and comedians.
Featured Crew
Cast
Self / Narrator
Self / Sapphire
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Posters
Facts
Original TitleAmos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
Status Released
Release Information
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1983-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 55m
Production CompaniesM.R. Avery Productions
Genres
- Documentary
