The Colored Museum
1991-02-01 | 88 minutes
Plot Summary
Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.
Cast
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Danitra VanceMiss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds
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Linda HopkinsAunt Ethel
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Suzzanne Douglasthe Girl, the Lady in Plaid
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Victor Lovethe Guy
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Kevin JacksonJunie Robinson
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Vickilyn ReynoldsLaWanda, Mama
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Loretta DevineJanine
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Tommy Hollisthe Man, the Narrator
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Phyllis Yvonne StickneyTopsy Washington