The Colored Museum (1991)
Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.
Director: Andrew Carl Wilk, George C. Wolfe
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: February 1, 1991
Cast
- Danitra Vance - Miss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds
- Frederick Moore - the Slave, the Soldier
- Linda Hopkins - Aunt Ethel
- Suzzanne Douglas - the Girl, the Lady in Plaid
- Victor Love - the Guy
- Kevin Jackson - Junie Robinson
- Reggie Montgomery - Miss Roj, Walter-Lee-Beau-Willie-Jones
- Vickilyn Reynolds - LaWanda, Mama
- Loretta Devine - Janine
- Tommy Hollis - the Man, the Narrator
Screenplay
Production: Great Performances
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Andrew Carl Wilk, George C. Wolfe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Colored Museum about?
- Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.
- Who directed The Colored Museum?
- The Colored Museum was directed by Andrew Carl Wilk, George C. Wolfe.
- Who stars in The Colored Museum?
- The Colored Museum stars Danitra Vance, Frederick Moore, Linda Hopkins, Suzzanne Douglas, Victor Love, Kevin Jackson.
- How long is The Colored Museum?
- The Colored Museum has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Colored Museum?
- The Colored Museum is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was The Colored Museum produced?
- The Colored Museum was produced in United States of America.