Of Black America (1968) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Of Black America online in HD.
Of Black America — Storyline
Of Black America was a series of seven one-hour documentaries presented by CBS News in the summer of 1968, at the end of the Civil Rights Movement and during a time of racial unrest (Martin Luther King had been assassinated that spring and riots in many cities had followed). The groundbreaking[1] series explored various aspects of the history and current state of African-American community.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Perry Wolff
- Starring: Bill Cosby, Mike Wallace, John Mosedale, Harry Reasoner, George Foster, Hal Walker, Charles Kuralt
Of Black America — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1968-07-02 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 7 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | CBS |
| Status | Ended |
Of Black America — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Black History: Lost, Stolen, Strayed (1968-07-02) — Black American heritage, a psychiatrist analyzes African-American and white children's drawings, characterizations of blacks in film, preparing black children for public school. Am
- E2: The Black Soldier (1968-07-09) — History of the military role of African-Americans, from the American Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War which was then being fought.
- E3: Black World (1968-07-16) — Kinship and degree of cultural interchange between Black America and Black Africa is covered. Ghanaian figures Tom Mboya and Alexander Kwapong appear, along with African-American l
- E4: Body and Soul (1968-07-30) — Two parts, one on African-American athletes (including clips of Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, Bill Russell, and Jesse Owens) and one, featuring Ray Charle
- E5: The Heritage of Slavery (1968-08-13) — Current attitudes of white and black Americans toward African-American history are discussed. Explanation of the slave trade, footage shot in Charleston, South Carolina including t
- E6: In Search of a Past (1968-08-20)
- E7: Portrait in Black and White (1968-09-02) — Results of a CBS News poll measuring racial attitudes. Walker presents on white racism and changes in white attitudes, Kuralt on African-American extremism and also on black pride.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Of Black America have? 1 season(s) with 7 episodes.
Who created Of Black America? Perry Wolff.
Where can I watch Of Black America? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
