The Black Cop

Duration: 15

Genre: Documentary | Educational

Year Published: 1968

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Explores the relationship of the black policeman to the black community. Interviews representatives of both sides in New York City and in Los Angeles. Indicates that some blacks see black police officers as representing a white system badly in need of change, while others accuse the black cop of seeking only the instant authority that comes with a badge. Provides musical accompaniment by the John Coltrane Quartet., Explores the relationship of the black policeman to the black community. Interviews representatives of both sides in New York City and in Los Angeles. Indicates that some members of the black community see black police officers as representing a white system badly in need of change, while others accuse the black cop of seeking only the instant authority that comes with a badge. Provides musical accompaniment by the John Coltrane Quartet.

Complete Record: Explores the relationship of the black policeman to the black community. Interviews representatives of both sides in New York City and in Los Angeles. Indicates that some blacks see black police officers as representing a white system badly in need of change, while others accuse the black cop of seeking only the instant authority that comes with a badge. Provides musical accompaniment by the John Coltrane Quartet., Explores the relationship of the Black policeman to other blacks by interviewing those on both sides in New York City and Los Angeles. Points out that some see Black police officers as representing a white system which is badly in need of change, while other Blacks accuse the Black policeman of seeking only the instant authority that comes with a badge. , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.