
Ethnic Notions
Documentary
Overview
This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.
Top Cast


Esther Rolle
Esther Rolle
Narrator
Esther Rolle
Narrator


Leni Sloan
Leni Sloan
Cast: Choreographer
Leni Sloan
Cast: Choreographer
Barbara T. Christian
Barbara T. Christian
Self
Barbara T. Christian
Self
George Frederickson
George Frederickson
Cast: Stanford
George Frederickson
Cast: Stanford
Larry C. Levine
Larry C. Levine
Cast: UC Berkeley
Larry C. Levine
Cast: UC Berkeley
Derique McGee
Derique McGee
Hambone Performer
Derique McGee
Hambone Performer


Carlton Moss
Carlton Moss
Cast: UC Irvine
Carlton Moss
Cast: UC Irvine


Bert Williams
Bert Williams
Self (archive footage)
Bert Williams
Self (archive footage)
Patricia A. Turner
Patricia A. Turner
Self
Patricia A. Turner
Self
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