Thomas Cripps and Thalmus Rasulala discuss factors that affect black representation in films–including casting, nepotism, writing, distribution, and economics–and make observations on the film industry in general.
At the time of this interview, Cripps, a Fellow at the National Humanities Center (1980-81), was professor of history at Morgan State University. Rasulala, known for his roles in Cool Breeze, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, and Roots, was an artist-in-residence and Director of Cultural Affairs at Shaw University.
This edition of Soundings was conducted by Wayne J. Pond.
