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Cast
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Abbey Lincoln | As: Self (archival footage) |
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Nina Simone | As: Self (archival footage) |
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Diahann Carroll | As: Self (archival footage) |
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Pam Grier | As: Self (archival footage) |
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Lena Horne | As: Self (archival footage) |
Storyline
Tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American female entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
| Tagline: | How Six African-American Female Performers Challenged the Entertainment Industry |
| Certification: | Unknown |
Cast
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Abbey Lincoln |
Self (archival footage) |
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Nina Simone |
Self (archival footage) |
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Diahann Carroll |
Self (archival footage) |
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Pam Grier |
Self (archival footage) |
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Lena Horne |
Self (archival footage) |
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Cicely Tyson |
Self (archival footage) |
Directed By
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Yoruba Richen |
Director |
Writing Credits
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Ruth Feldstein |
Writer |
Production Crew
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Michael Kantor |
Executive Producer |
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Alicia Keys |
Executive Producer |
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Lacey Schwartz Delgado |
Executive Producer |
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Mehret Mandefro |
Executive Producer |
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Elliott Halpern |
Executive Producer |
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Elizabeth Trojian |
Executive Producer |
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