How It Feels To Be Free documentary
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How six iconic African American female entertainers challenged the entertainment industry.
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.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
How It Feels To Be Free documentary
Preview: 1/18/2021 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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Alicia Keys doesn’t mind being compared to Lena Horne
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The musician talks about why she admires Horne so much. (2m 1s)
Diahann Carroll talks race and makeup while filming "Julia"
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Carroll tells the story of an early makeup session for the TV show “Julia.” (1m 50s)
Halle Berry on how seeing Diahann Caroll on TV changed her
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Having a role model on TV who looked like her made a big difference for Halle Berry. (1m 57s)
Lena Waithe on mixed feelings towards Blaxploitation
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Producer, actor and writer Lena Waithe on the mixed feelings Blaxploitation evokes. (1m 59s)
Lena Waithe on why Cicely Tyson's hair was revolutionary
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Waithe describes how Tyson's natural hair was an inspiration to many others. (1m 58s)
The role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement
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Historian Ruth Feldstein on the role of women entertainers in the civil rights movement. (1m 8s)
Why Cicely Tyson was selective about her acting roles
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Tyson was mindful of how she performed Black womanhood. (43s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...