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The Black List: Volume One

The Black List: Volume One

★ 6.5/10•2008•1h 27m•Documentary

Intimate Portraits of Black America

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.

Timothy Greenfield-Sanders · Director

Elvis Mitchell · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 22, 2008

Actors

Colin Powell

Colin Powell

Self

Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison

Self

Sean Combs

Sean Combs

Self

Slash

Slash

Self

Chris Rock

Chris Rock

Self

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Self

Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self

Thelma Golden

Self

Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton

Self

Bill T. Jones

Bill T. Jones

Self

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Self

Zane

Self

Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley

Self

Vernon E. Jordan Jr.

Self

Suzan-Lori Parks

Suzan-Lori Parks

Self

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