The Black List: Volume One (2008)
As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of inspired - and inspiring - observations on African-American life in the 21st century forms a roll call of some of the most compelling politicians, writers, thinkers and performers ever to tackle their fields of endeavor. Watch the interview-portraits and get a sharper snapshot of where this country has been and where it's headed.
Director: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
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Colin Powell as Self |
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Toni Morrison as Self |
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Sean Combs as Self |
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Slash as Self |
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Chris Rock as Self |
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Louis Gossett Jr. as Self |
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Russell Simmons as Self |
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Self |
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Thelma Golden as Self |
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Al Sharpton as Self |
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Bill T. Jones as Self |
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Keenen Ivory Wayans as Self |
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Zane as Self |
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Dawn Staley as Self |
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Vernon E. Jordan Jr. as Self |
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Suzan-Lori Parks as Self |
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Susan Rice as Self |
| Production | Payne Brown | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Elvis Mitchell | Writer |
| Production | Timothy Greenfield-Sanders | Producer |
| Directing | Timothy Greenfield-Sanders | Director |
| Production | Elvis Mitchell | Producer |