Black History: Lost, Stolen, or Strayed?

Series: Of Black America Series

Duration: 54 min.

Genre: Documentary | Educational | Historical | Social problem

Year Published: 1968

Creator: Phoenix

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Examines historical attitudes towards African Americans in America. Includes some achievements which have never been recognized in history books; clips from Hollywood films showing white stereotypes of the foolish, cowardly, happy-go-lucky Negro and the new generation's "Black is Beautiful." Narrated by Bill Cosby., Hosted by actor Bill Cosby, this episode compares the actual history of the black American with the prejudiced and subverted recorded history; cites several black historical figures never mentioned in most US history texts, such as Admiral Perry's navigator, the first surgeon to do open-heart surgery, and black soldiers in the Civil War. Looks at African art and "copies" made by noted designers and artists. A psychiatrist analyzes African-American and white children's drawings. Discusses stereotypes perpetrated by radio, television, and films.

Complete Record: , Shows some of the contributions to the development and wealth of the United States which have been made by Blacks. Cites Black historical figures never mentioned in usual history texts such as: Admiral Perry's navigator, the first doctor to perform open-heart surgery, and Black soldiers in the Civil War. Looks at African art and copies made by Note d designers and discusses Black stereotypes perpetrated by radio, television and films. , Compares the real history of the black American with the prejudiced and subverted history; cites some black historical figures never mentioned in most history texts, such as Admiral Perry's navigator, the first surgeon to do open-heart surgery, and black soldiers in the Civil War. Looks at African art and "copies" made by noted designers and artists, and discusses the Negro stereotype perpetrated by radio, television, and films., , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.