From Amos 'n' Andy to Nat King Cole, from Roots to The Cosby Show, black people have played many roles on primetime television. Brilliantly weaving clips from classic TV shows with commentary from TV producers, black actors and scholars, Marlon Riggs blends humor, insight, and thoughtful analysis to explore the evolution of black/white relations as reflected by America's favorite addiction.

The Last Waltz
1978
7.7/10

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019
6.9/10

David Bowie: The Last Five Years
2017
7.1/10

Gilbert
2017
6.7/10

John Candy: I Like Me
2025
7.9/10

That's Entertainment!
1974
7.4/10

The Untold History Of The United States
2012
8.2/10

In Search of the Last Action Heroes
2019
7.0/10

Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
2003
7.1/10

Whitney
2018
7.3/10

The Wrecking Crew
2008
7.3/10

I Am Heath Ledger
2017
7.4/10

Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis
2003
7.2/10

Visions of Light
1992
7.0/10

Listen to Me Marlon
2015
7.5/10

A Decade Under the Influence
2003
7.9/10

The Velvet Underground
2021
6.8/10

Supersonic
2016
7.4/10

Lemmy
2010
7.5/10

For the Love of Spock
2016
7.4/10
Legends of the Knight
2013
7.4/10