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Originally posted by Ivy2Love
Sometimes I question our taste in programming. I remember how excited I was when CBS aired Frank's Place, which was a quality program. But few of US watched the show, and the ratings never amounted to much.
Surely there must be enough people of African descent who crave movies that portray us outside prisons, class reunions, family reunions and barbershops. With few exceptions, I stopped going to movies ages ago mostly because of how we are depicted.
The black experience in this country is multifaceted and very rich, and the stories need to be told in documentaries, films, magazines and newspapers. I know you know this. I've been fighting this battle in journalism for more than 20 years, and had hoped that by now there would be noticeable progress. NOT!
Is there are listserv for people like me to rant and come up some solutions to this problem?
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Ivy, you are correct. I am with you that many may believe that the AfAm market is all about superficial dramas, comedies and such.
As a journalist, as well, I hate seeing our people acting... well, stupid. For instance, for many years I held my own against the Parkers. I was tired of seeing BBW women chasing men and our people acting stupid. It felt like a slap to my face.
Everyone in my family kept saying watch it. Its funny.
I think these days alot of entertainers are just happy to get on the screen before they realize the character they protray, the outside world will think is true.
Now, one show that is on the bubble of what could be a "change" in AfAm viewership in my opinion is Kevin Hill. Though the premise is the same as some drama that came before it (there was a movie and TV show on ABC for a short while staring a white professional woman as the lead character), it may make it.
But that may is very weak. Over and over again, shows like Kevin Hill that is smart and edgy do not perform well in AfAm market. I hope this changes! I am looking forward to the show.
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