The Colored Museum (1991)

0.0/10 • 88 min • Music Drama

Overview

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

Danitra Vance

Miss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds

Linda Hopkins

Suzzanne Douglas

the Girl, the Lady in Plaid

Victor Love

Kevin Jackson

Vickilyn Reynolds

Loretta Devine

Tommy Hollis

the Man, the Narrator

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

Topsy Washington

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