David Harewood on Blackface

The Hidden History of Minstrelsy

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Documentary

Overview

At its peak, The Black and White Minstrel Show was watched by a Saturday night audience of more than 20 million people. David Harewood goes on a mission to understand the roots of this strange, intensely problematic cultural form: where did the show come from, and what made it popular for so long? With the help of historians, actors and musicians, David uncovers how, at its core, blackface minstrelsy was simply an attempt to make racism into an art form - and can be traced back to a name and a date.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: July 27, 2023
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Production: BBC,Uplands Television Limited
Cast: Adrian Lester,David Olusoga,David Harewood
Director: Eric Haynes
Producer: Dominic Ozanne,Alexandra Mason,Mike Smith,Nia Campbell
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt14452930