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Black is-- black ain't a personal journey through black identity / [videorecording] : a presentation of California Newsreel ; Independent Television Service ; produced and directed by Marlon Riggs. - [New York] : Docuramafilms : Distributed by New Video, [2008] - 1 videodisc (ca. 87 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Documentary. Originally produced in 1995. Program contents, c1995. Art and design: c2008.

Interviews with Angela Davis, Bell Hooks, Cornel West.

A frank and honest look at black identity in America. Uses incisive storytelling and commentary from prominent black intellectuals, including Angela Davis, Bell Hooks, and Cornel West. Meant to stir provocative debate and add reinforcement to a bold vision for a humanity that embraces all people. Explodes the myth that black America is monolithic.


DVD; Dolby digital, stereo.; NTSC.

Sundance Film Festival Filmmaker's Trophy, 1995

ISBN: 1422929264 9781422929261

Standard No.: 767685146330

Publisher. No.: NNVG146331 New Video

Source: Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African Americans--Race identity.
African Americans--Attitudes.
African Americans--Color--Social aspects.
Stereotypes (Social psychology)--United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Documentary films.
Documentary.

LC Class. No.: DVD E185.625 / .B53 2009