Ethnic Notions (1986)
Black People in White Minds
This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.
Director: Marlon Riggs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: December 5, 1986
Cast
- Esther Rolle - Narrator
- Leni Sloan - Cast: Choreographer
- Barbara T. Christian - Self
- George Frederickson - Cast: Stanford
- Larry C. Levine - Cast: UC Berkeley
- Derique McGee - Hambone Performer
- Carlton Moss - Cast: UC Irvine
- Bert Williams - Self (archive footage)
- Patricia A. Turner - Self
Screenplay
Music: Mary Watkins
Cinematography: Calvin Roberts
Editing: Deborah Hoffmann
Production: Signifyin' Works, California Newsreel, KQED
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ethnic stereotype, media, racism, media manipulation, stereotype
More Films by Director: Marlon Riggs
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ethnic Notions about?
- This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.
- Who directed Ethnic Notions?
- Ethnic Notions was directed by Marlon Riggs.
- Who stars in Ethnic Notions?
- Ethnic Notions stars Esther Rolle, Leni Sloan, Barbara T. Christian, George Frederickson, Larry C. Levine, Derique McGee.
- How long is Ethnic Notions?
- Ethnic Notions has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Ethnic Notions?
- Ethnic Notions is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ethnic Notions produced?
- Ethnic Notions was produced in United States of America.