Instructional Video Catalog: Title Description
Title: " Images of African-Americans on Prime-Time Television "
This seminar discusses the social, political and historical influences that have shaped depictions of African-American life from the outrageous stereotypes of Amos n Andy in the postwar era to the success of The Cosby Show in the 1980s. The trend in recent years of burgeoning networks concentrating on African-American themed programming is also discussed. Panelists: Topper Carew, Jannette Dates, Tim Reid, Mel Watkins.
Production Date: 2001
Length: 90 min.
Ordering: UNL Video checkout
Subject: Ethnic Studies
Communications
African Studies
Television
Series Title: TELEVISION & THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: CIVIL RIGHTS & BEYOND