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The Black List: Volume Two

2009 · 55 min

A calm, intimate series of talking-head portraits that feels like sitting in on thoughtful, dignified conversations about identity and legacy.

Directed by
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Angela Davis, Laurence Fishburne, Tyler Perry
Overview
THE BLACK LIST: VOL. 2 profiles some of today's most fascinating African-Americans. From the childhood inspirations that shaped their ambitions, to the evolving American landscape they helped define, to the importance of preserving a unique cultural identity for future generations, these prominent individuals offer a unique look into the zeitgeist of black America, redefining the traditional pejorative notion of a blacklist.

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Directed by
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Angela Davis, Laurence Fishburne, Tyler Perry
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  • identity
  • race
  • ambition
  • family
  • art
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  • documentary
  • true story
  • ensemble
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  • Language mild
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Runtime
55 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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