The Black List: Volume One

The Black List: Volume One

87 mins | Documentary | Jan. 22, 2008

As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of inspired - and inspiring - observations on African-American life in the 21st century forms a roll call of some of the most compelling politicians, writers, thinkers and performers ever to tackle their fields of endeavor. Watch the interview-portraits and get a sharper snapshot of where this country has been and where it's headed.

The Black List: Volume One

87 mins | Documentary | Jan. 22, 2008

The Black List: Volume One
As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of inspired - and inspiring - observations on African-American life in the 21st century forms a roll call of some of the most compelling politicians, writers, thinkers and performers ever to tackle their fields of endeavor. Watch the interview-portraits and get a sharper snapshot of where this country has been and where it's headed.
IMDb rating 7.4
Producers HBO, HBO Documentary Films
Original title The Black List: Volume One
Directors Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Writers Elvis Mitchell

Cast

Colin Powell

as Himself

Toni Morrison

as Herself

Sean Combs

as Himself

Slash

as Himself

Chris Rock

as Himself

Louis Gossett Jr.

as Himself

Russell Simmons

as Himself

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

as Himself

Thelma Golden

as Herself

Al Sharpton

as Himself

Bill T. Jones

as Himself

Keenen Ivory Wayans

as Himself

Zane

as Herself

Dawn Staley

as Herself

Suzan-Lori Parks

as Herself

Susan Rice

as Herself