It's Black Entertainment (2002)

  
Format:  It's Black Entertainment DVD 
 
 
The struggle of African-American performers to overcome stereotypes and make a name for themselves in the entertainment world is the focus of this star-studded program hosted by Vanessa Williams. Such music, film and TV greats as Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Spike Lee, Snoop Dogg, and many more are featured. 80 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English stereo, Spanish stereo; biographies.
 
SKU: D23201
$9.99
Regularly $14.99
Category:
Documentary
Director:
Stan Lathan
Color:
Black & White / Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
 

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