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Black Omnibus

1973 · 1 season

A calm, conversational showcase of Black performers, mixing intimate talk with live sets in an unhurried, archival way.

Genres
Documentary, Talk
Starring
James Earl Jones
Overview
James Earl Jones hosts an interview and performance series exclusively for African-American musicians, comedians, and performers.

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Genres
Documentary, Talk
Starring
James Earl Jones
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How it feels

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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
    • race
    • art
    • music
    • identity
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • anthology
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension1
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, talk
    Starring
    James Earl Jones
    Length
    1 seasons, 13 episodes, 45 min each
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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