The Colored Museum
Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.
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The Colored Museum
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 1, 1991
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Music, Drama
Original Title
The Colored Museum
Production Companies
Great Performances
Director
George C. Wolfe
Description
Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.