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Intimate Portraits of Black America

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.

Credits

The Black List: Volume One Cast

Name Character
Keenen Ivory Wayans He was 49, now 66 years old as Himself
Chris Rock He was 42, now 59 years old as Himself
Louis Gossett, Jr. He was 71, now 88 years old as Himself
Colin Powell He was 70, now 87 years old as Himself
Russell Simmons He was 50, now 67 years old as Himself
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar He was 60, now 77 years old as Himself
Al Sharpton He was 53, now 70 years old as Himself
Sean Combs He was 38, now 55 years old as Himself
Bill T. Jones He was 55, now 72 years old as Himself
Suzan-Lori Parks She was 44, now 61 years old as Herself
Toni Morrison She was 76, 88 years old when she died as Herself
Slash (musician) He was 42, now 59 years old as Himself
Zane (author) She was 42, now 58 years old as Herself

The Black List: Volume One Crew

Name Department
Elvis Mitchell as Producer. He was 49 (now 66) years old Production
Elvis Mitchell as Writer. He was 49 (now 66) years old Writing
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders as Director. He was 56 (now 72) years old Directing
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders as Producer. He was 56 (now 72) years old Production
The Black List: Volume One poster
The Black List: Volume One (16 years)

Intimate Portraits of Black America

  • Release day: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
  • Runtime: 87 minutes