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TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

2004·Movie
1h 40min
65
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, pop culture, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

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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.
Educational DocumentaryAfrican American HistoryTelevision HistorySocial CommentaryCultural RetrospectiveMedia AnalysisPop Culture ExplorationInterview-drivenArchival FootageHistorical Evolution

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Where can I stream TV in Black: The First Fifty Years legally?

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?

1 h 40 min

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years runs 1 h 40 min.

Is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?

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