Of Black America
Of Black America was a series of seven one-hour documentaries presented by CBS News in the summer of 1968, at the end of the Civil Rights Movement and during a time of racial unrest (Martin Luther King had been assassinated that spring and riots in many cities had followed). The groundbreaking[1] series explored various aspects of the history and current state of African-American community.
Cast: Bill Cosby, Mike Wallace, John Mosedale
Season 1
7 episodes
- 1. Black History: Lost, Stolen, StrayedBlack American heritage, a psychiatrist analyzes African-American and white children's drawings, characterizations of blacks in film, preparing black children for public school. Amos 'n' Andy appear.CC1 h 0 minJul 2, 1968
- 2. The Black SoldierHistory of the military role of African-Americans, from the American Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War which was then being fought.CC1 h 0 minJul 9, 1968
- 3. Black WorldKinship and degree of cultural interchange between Black America and Black Africa is covered. Ghanaian figures Tom Mboya and Alexander Kwapong appear, along with African-American leaders.CC1 h 0 minJul 16, 1968
- 4. Body and SoulTwo parts, one on African-American athletes (including clips of Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, Bill Russell, and Jesse Owens) and one, featuring Ray Charles, on musicians (including clips of Lester Young, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Nat "King" Cole, and Aretha Franklin).CC1 h 0 minJul 30, 1968
- 5. The Heritage of SlaveryCurrent attitudes of white and black Americans toward African-American history are discussed. Explanation of the slave trade, footage shot in Charleston, South Carolina including the Old Slave Mart Museum, interviews with activist Bill Saunders and editor Lerone Bennett Jr.CC1 h 0 minAug 13, 1968
- 6. In Search of a PastNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minAug 20, 1968
- 7. Portrait in Black and WhiteResults of a CBS News poll measuring racial attitudes. Walker presents on white racism and changes in white attitudes, Kuralt on African-American extremism and also on black pride.CC1 h 0 minSep 2, 1968
Of Black America
Of Black America was a series of seven one-hour documentaries presented by CBS News in the summer of 1968, at the end of the Civil Rights Movement and during a time of racial unrest (Martin Luther King had been assassinated that spring and riots in many cities had followed). The groundbreaking[1] series explored various aspects of the history and current state of African-American community.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Perry Wolff
- Studio
- CBS News Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
