The film explores the transformation of African-Americans' portrayal on television from 1948 to 1988, from negative stereotypes to a depiction of prosperity and the American Dream, which contrasts with reality.
Color Adjustment
The film explores how television's representation of African Americans changed from negative and stereotypical to more positive and aspirational over the course of 40 years, despite the disparity between this portrayal and the harsh realities of their lived experiences.