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TV series

I'll Make Me a World

1999 · 1 season

A thoughtful, informative survey that moves through history at a steady pace, rewarding viewers who want context and cultural depth.

Created by
Tracy Heather Strain, Sam Pollard
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A history of African-American arts in the 20th century.

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Created by
Tracy Heather Strain, Sam Pollard
Genres
Documentary
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • art
    • race
    • identity
    • music
    • class
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
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    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism10
    Romance1
    Tension1
    Darkness3
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Tracy Heather Strain, Sam Pollard, Denise A. Greene
    Length
    1 seasons, 6 episodes
    Network
    PBS
    Languages
    English

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