Overview

Tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American female entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.

"How Six African-American Female Performers Challenged the Entertainment Industry"


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Abbey Lincoln

Self (archival footage)


Nina Simone

Self (archival footage)


Diahann Carroll

Self (archival footage)


Pam Grier

Self (archival footage)


Lena Horne

Self (archival footage)


Cicely Tyson

Self (archival footage)

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