It's Black Entertainment (2002)

  • NR
  • 02/08/2002 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 20m

Overview

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.

Stan Lathan

Director

John Davies

Writer

Cast

Vanessa Williams's headshot

Vanessa Williams

Self - Host
Whitney Houston's headshot

Whitney Houston

Self
Ella Fitzgerald's headshot

Ella Fitzgerald

Self (archive footage)
Snoop Dogg's headshot

Snoop Dogg

Self
Diana Ross's headshot

Diana Ross

Self (archive footage)
Spike Lee's headshot

Spike Lee

Self
Louis Armstrong's headshot

Louis Armstrong

Self (archive footage)
Little Richard's headshot

Little Richard

Self

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