The Black List: Volume Two

2009•55m•

★6.0(1 ratings)

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THE BLACK LIST: VOL. 2 profiles some of today's most fascinating African-Americans. From the childhood inspirations that shaped their ambitions, to the evolving American landscape they helped define, to the importance of preserving a unique cultural identity for future generations, these prominent individuals offer a unique look into the zeitgeist of black America, redefining the traditional pejorative notion of a blacklist.

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Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

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Angela Davis

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Laurence Fishburne

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Tyler Perry

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Maya Rudolph

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The Black List: Volume Two

2009•55m•

★6.0(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Director

Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

Watchlist

Main Cast

Angela Davis

Self

Laurence Fishburne

Self

Tyler Perry

Self

Maya Rudolph

Self

RZA

Self

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The Black List: Volume Two

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English

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The Black List: Volume Two

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Angela Davis

Laurence Fishburne

Tyler Perry

Maya Rudolph

RZA

The Black List: Volume Two

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Angela Davis

Laurence Fishburne

Tyler Perry

Maya Rudolph

RZA

Majora Carter

Suzanne de Passe

Barbara Harris

T.D. Jakes

Valerie Montgomery-Rice

Patrick Deval

Charley Pride

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