TV One Explores Recent Cultural History Through The Lens of Music, Movies, Comedies and Television During... (324 hits)
... Our History Month 2010
(BlackNews.com) -- TV One is set to take a fresh approach to Our History Month this February with WAY BLACK WHEN, a look back at dramatic, musical, and comedic portrayals of African American life from the 70s, 80s and early 90s. During primetime (all times ET) each weeknight, TV One will spotlight a variety of black cult classics from film to television with in-depth, provocative commentary from a star-studded gathering of industry experts including actresses/actors, producers and musical artists who helped create, or were influenced by these celebrated productions.
During each of the four weeks during February, TV One will focus on one of four genres popular with African Americans: Comedy/Variety; Classic Films/Film Soundtracks; Classic Sitcoms, and Blaxploitation Movies; LORDS OF COMEDY WEEK (Monday, Feb. 1 – Friday, Feb. 5) SOUL SOUNDTRACKS WEEK (Monday, Feb. 8 – Friday, Feb. 12) COLOR TV WEEK (Monday, Feb. 15 – Friday, Feb. 19) BLACK POWER CINEMA WEEK (Monday, Feb. 22 – Friday, Feb. 26)
“The manner in which our culture has been portrayed in film and television provides an interesting and provocative lens through which to view our history over the past 40 years,” said TV One Senior Vice President of Original Programming Toni Judkins. “With the help of a number of the actors, comedians, producers and directors involved, we not only want to spotlight that programming, but tell a story about how it relates to where our culture and society are today.”
