Minstrel Man (1977)
- Director(s):
- William A. Graham
Synopsis of Minstrel Man
Not to be confused with a 1945 film musical of the same title, Minstrel Man is a made-for-TV chronicle of two African-American entertainers, played by Glynn E. Turman and Stanley Clay. Confined to racist show-biz tradition of the early 20th century, dancer Turman is permitted to perform only if made up in traditional blackface--white lips and all. Clay, Turman's brother, is a Scott Joplin style composer whose outspokenness brings down the wrath of white producers. But his music helps foment a revolution in black entertainment, the first step in allowing performers of his race to express themselves on their own terms, not as a reflection of Caucasian stereotypes. Enchanced throughout by genuine ragtime tunes of the era, Minstrel Man is rousing, thought-provoking entertainment. The film was originally aired as a Mobil Showcase special in March of 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Minstrel Man
- Director(s):
- William A. Graham
- Writer(s):
- Richard Shapiro, Esther Shapiro
- Producer(s):
- Mitchell Brower, Robert Lovenheim
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