David Harewood on Blackface (2023)
David Harewood on Blackface (2023)
The Hidden History of Minstrelsy
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.

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David Harewood David Harewood As: Himself
Adrian Lester Adrian Lester As: Himself
David Olusoga David Olusoga As: Himself
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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.


Tagline: The Hidden History of Minstrelsy
Certification: Unknown

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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 27 July 2023

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Runtime: 59m

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Company: Uplands Television Limited, BBC

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Eric Haynes

Eric Haynes

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Mike Smith

Mike Smith

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Nia Campbell

Nia Campbell

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Alexandra Mason

Alexandra Mason

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Dominic Ozanne

Dominic Ozanne

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