Esther Rolle
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
When a mother finds that her young daughter has withdrawn from reality, she and a well-meaning doctor struggle to come to the aid of the child. But when conventional science appears unable to reach the little girl, Ruth embarks on a journey within herself to unlock the mysteries that hold her daughter captive.
Publisher
Mill Creek Entertainment
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Money was scarce, but laughs and love were abundant for Florida, her hard-working husband James, and their three kids living in the projects of South Side Chicago. From the outrageous antics of budding artist J.J. to the romantic dramas of sister Thelma and pint-sized Michael's activist causes, these parents have their hands full. Tackling topical, sometimes even controversial, subject matter with wit and sensitivity, this was a breakthrough series...
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Maude was first introduced as Edith Bunker's outspoken, liberal cousin on "All in the family." Her series spinoff, set in Tuckahoe, New York, centers around Maude's daily adventures at home with fourth husband Walter, divorced daughter Carol, and Carol's son Phillip. Joining in on the fun is housekeeper Florida and conservative next-door neighbor Arthur.
Publisher
California Newsreel
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
This study of prejudice and perception traces over forty years of race relations in America through the lens of prime time TV entertainment. Revisiting such popular hits as Amos and Andy, Beulah, The Nat King Cole Show, Julia, I Spy, Good Times and Roots, viewers see how bitter racial conflict was absorbed into the non-controversial formats of the prime time series.
Publisher
Monterey Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2004], c1988
Language
English
Description
A $10,000 insurance benefit creates conflicting dreams within a Chicago ghetto family. Son, Walter Lee wants to start his own business while his mom wishes to spend her days in a little house of her own. Their love a bond, their warmhearted humor a breath of fresh air, their tenative hold on dignity-- their lifeline. A family caught between the reality of their surroundings and a chance at a piece of the American dream.
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
This three-disc collection contains all 24 classic episodes from the third season. Good Times tackled themes from venereal disease to U.S. Bicentennial and J.J.'s engagement, Thelma's man trouble, Michael's school problems and James buying a gun for protection. This was the last season for John Amos.
15) Ethnic Notions
Publisher
California Newsreel
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
"Takes viewers on a disturbing voyage through American history, tracing the evolution of the deeply rooted stereotypes that have fueled anti-Black prejudice"--Container.
Covering more than one hundred years of United States history, traces the evolution of Black American caricatures and stereotypes that have fueled anti-black prejudice. Loyal Toms, carefree Sambos, faithful Mammies, grinning Coons, savage Brutes, and wide-eyed Pickaninnies roll across...
