Participants: Curtia James, Esther Lloyd, Wiley Woodard, Harriet Mayner, Kim Mayner, Harold Mayner, Bobby Davis, Johnny Ford, Dr. Benjamin Payton, Baylies Davis, Robert L. Davis, Rhonda Baraka, Dianne Houston, Cheryl Anthony, Pat Williams, Vertamae Grosvenor, Melba Tolliver, Malcolm X, Kathleen Cleaver, Stokeley Carmichael, Jesse Jackson, Karen Halliburton. Originally produced as documentary film in 1992. Duration and date on container and disc label: 56 min., 1993.
Summary:
This program examines the issue of color consciousness within the Black community. This film explores a caste system based on how closely skin color, hair texture and facial features conform to a European ideal. A variety of African Americans give their experiences and attitudes towards the question of color.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)70776476
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)
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