It's Black Entertainment
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Stan Lathan
William Robinson Jr.
Suzanne De Passe
Billy Dee Williams
Jasmine Guy
Busta Rhymes
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Documentary that celebrates musical performances by black artists captured on film from the 1920's to the present. Segmented into six thematic categories: The Dancers, The Divas, Rock and Soul, The Male Singers, Jazz and Swing, and Hip-Hop. Each segment features film footage and interviews with celebrities relevant to that category. The program chronicles American music and dance from Bessie Smith singing in "St. Louis Blues," to Whitney Houston in "The Bodyguard." Also features footage of guitarist Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock; Prince in his film "Purple Rain"; Sammy Davis Jr. in "Save the Children"; the lyrics of Notorious B.I.G. in "The Show"; the dance styles of the Nicholas Brothers in "Stormy Weather"; and Savion Glover in "Tap." Interviewees talk about their favorite performers, songs and moments in film and musical history that inspired them to pursue their dreams in the entertainment business.
Director
Stan Lathan
Cast
William Robinson Jr.
Suzanne De Passe
Billy Dee Williams
Jasmine Guy
Busta Rhymes
John Landis
Vanessa Williams
Reginald Hudlin
Donald Bogle
Hugh Masekela
Spike Lee
Quincy Jones
Terry Lewis
The Nicholas Brothers
Irene Cara
Kenny Burrell
Alan Parker
Carl Anderson
Russell Simmons
Suzzanne Douglas
Jimmy Jam
Whitney Houston
Christopher Reid
Berry Gordy
