african american actors

A biography of African-American performing artist Paul Robeson, drawing upon personal observations, interviews with relatives and schoolmates, and other information sources to present details of Robeson's early life, from his birth in Princeton to the beginnings of his artistic career.

Tells the stories behind the nominations of African-Americans for Academy Awards in the categories of actor, actress, or director since 1939 when Hattie McDaniel won best supporting actress for her role in "Gone With the Wind.".

A photographic chronicle of African-Americans in Hollywood, looking at their evolving roles as actors and directors from 1910 through the 1990s.

Comedian and actor, Tracy Morgan, shares the story of his life and his rise to fame, including his private battles with alcohol and diabetes, the end of his twenty-year marriage, and views on a number of topics including race, politics, family, and ambition.

Presents a short biography of television talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, and describes her early childhood in Mississippi, education, early career in radio and television, and her several awards and achievements.

Yancy Harrington Braxton has designs to star in a reality television series, but in order to live her dreams, Yancy will have to overcome Madison B., a rising star on the music charts, and the unbridled ambition of Ava Middlebrooks.

Profiles the private life and professional career of actor, Denzel Washington.

Traces the childhood and acting career of the Oscar-nominated star of such films as "Driving Miss Daisy" and "Seven.".