The Black List: Volume One
“Intimate Portraits of Black America”
2008•1h 27m•6.5•Released
Documentary
As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of inspired - and inspiring - observations on African-American life in the 21st century forms a roll call of some of the most compelling politicians, writers, thinkers and performers ever to tackle their fields of endeavor. Watch the interview-portraits and get a sharper snapshot of where this country has been and where it's headed.
Director
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Writer
Elvis Mitchell
Languages
English
Studio
HBO
Cast
Colin Powell
Self
Toni Morrison
Self
Sean Combs
Self
Slash
Self
Chris Rock
Self
Louis Gossett Jr.
Self
Russell Simmons
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Thelma Golden
Self
Al Sharpton
Self
Bill T. Jones
Self
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Self
Zane
Self
Dawn Staley
Self
Vernon E. Jordan Jr.
Self
Production
Company
HBO
Company
HBO Documentary Films
Producer
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Producer
Elvis Mitchell
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