David Harewood on Blackface

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

David Harewood

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 48%

Adrian Lester

Himself

Age : 56 | Popularity : 54%

David Olusoga

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Eric Haynes
Production	Producer	Alexandra Mason Nia Campbell
	Executive Producer	Dominic Ozanne Mike Smith
Department	Role	Name

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