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Black Is Black

January 1, 1968 0h 12m

Originally released in 1968. Black Is Black is a feature film. directed by King Ampaw. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Ampaw's film explores the challenges of Black people in Germany’s housing sector, creatively documenting landlords’ responses to the question of whether they would rent to a Black tenant, which range from explicitly racist takes to well-meaning, problematic clichés.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1968 58 years ago
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Runtime 0h 12m 12 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Is Black about?

Ampaw's film explores the challenges of Black people in Germany’s housing sector, creatively documenting landlords’ responses to the question of whether they would rent to a Black tenant, which...

Who directed Black Is Black?

Black Is Black was directed by King Ampaw.

How long is Black Is Black?

Black Is Black has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).

When was Black Is Black released?

Black Is Black was released on January 1, 1968 in theaters.