Passion and Memory (1986) | Rare Black Film Documentary

Passion and Memory is a 1 hour television documentary based on Donald Bogles seminal book on Black film, Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, and Bucks: An Interpretive History of Blacks in American Films. Written and directed by Roy Campanella, Jr. on a budget of 150,000 and narrated by Robert Guillame, it premiered on May 13, 1986 on KCET-TV (PBS) and has never been released commercially on home video. Enjoy this rare treat from the OutoftheWoods Archive. (from VHS/original broadcast)
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[@Capricorn-mt1ke]

Shout out to all of them who are no longer here

[@kymelieleonard6490]

Shout out to all of them also

[@awillis244]

I could stay on reelblack All day.

[@gingerbaker4390]

Carmen Jones was my favourite ever film. I must've watched it a million times.

[@ShermanBMason]

I'm grateful there were cameras then.

[@jerryblair61]

This is great to find the people who opened doors for our blacks. Dorothy Dandrige,Bill Robinson, Hattie McDaniel, Paul Robserson, Canda Lee they paved the way

[@Narrow-Pather]

"Our Blacks" You told on yourself with that phrase. We aren't and never were yours!

[@anthonywest4173]

DOROTHY DANDRIDGE WAS FRUSTRATED BECAUSE SHE KNEW SHE HAD THE TALENT AND BEAUTY TO BE A GREAT ACTRESS. DOROTHY RAN CIRCLES AROUND MARILYN.

[@cleopatragold4206]

what? she would never hold a candle to marylin monroe, who the fuck do you think you are.wow, smdh

[@profiler403]

@@cleopatragold4206 thank you!

[@sparx180]

Anthony West They were both greats. Dorothy had it real tough. Both are deceased now, let them both rest in peace!

[@usedbyjesus]

@@cleopatragold4206 yea Dorothy was truly gorgeous with or without makeup...compared to a Non make up face Marilyn Monroe... Marilyn look like a bum without Makeup...u must never seen photos ..but their shouldn't be any beef

[@robynlondonn]

@@usedbyjesus right .... Dorothy was Beautiful!!!!

[@thomasmccullough7233]

They did what they had do back in those days these men in women were and still are pioneers!

[@kervinfondren9226]

Oprah, Tyler Perry, Bill Cosby, Will Smith and other great black actors owe their careers to the black legends of the past.

[@razorbackfilms]

Amen.

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

Indeed,Indeed

[@blacklifestylelives9100]

Another person person that like to see men in dresses

[@buckoboii]

From big eyes big lips to friends. To allies to To mutual respect. I love this channel. Someone had to do it for us

[@marthapalmer9667]

We must grow past the negativity and not duplicate like Oprah’s does. I have lost respect for Will Smith. So I disagree with you.

[@jojones2500]

Black performers are still trying to beat it , or defeat the racism from the dominant society and the fighting with each other over skin tones . Blacks should realize there is beauty and talent in all the wonderful shades of Black . 🎀

[@rubywlee3831]

We do read

[@tinaw.7493]

Every black entertainer should thank Fetchit for taking that first step and enduring the back lash, Also Miss McDaniels thank u

[@empresserica]

Yes. Thank you

[@JAYFULFILMZ]

Tina W. Everybody tries to downplay what Fetchit did, we understand his contribution to the art of film but he was paid millions to make us look bad at a time when it was right in front of you, black men, women & children being lynched & humiliated smh he was out of pocket. He never spoke on it from a deep perspective to help us understand why & he had time to seeing as he didn’t pass away until like the 80’s I think, it’s just people making excuses for a rich sell out who died rich with no real apology or explanation to his people so yea...

[@elemmayo2602]

Many people have evaluated his persona as actually pretending to be lazy and stupid. Like he would annoy the white people so much that they would do the work themselves without realising that he was in fact putting them on.

[@nellyphillips5688]

Hello I just wanna ask 1 question, here it goes, how can u have the cheek to express to every black entertainer who they should be greatly to an why, there was also white blockage yea u heard me fool printed that so called gabbage Richard them black entertauners had what u may call decent entertaining the question is learn of them they my black comrades were diffently deprived of being themselves an not being judged they are the most intelligent hard working honest an humble hearted race along side all indigenous people dont ever mock them

[@razorbackfilms]

Does anyone know where I can see the newsreel of Step announcing his production company Zanuck was there that was going to produce the Jack Johnson story?

[@PastorToni]

Thank you so very much for the old movies! There's a message in every single one!

[@jessiejames7492]

bill robinson is just beyond words describing..his talent...!

[@janicerobinson6702]

Proves that even back then, blacks had to be four times more qualified, to just half the way the mediocre white actors

[@CherieulaJ]

Very poignant...Thank you for posting this. 💞💞 This is why I Love Public Television...📺💕💕😊

[@jazzyred3833]

They all opened the door for all of us...they did the best they could...thank you for posting this I enjoyed it!!....Im Jazzy Red Talk Show and I own my own TV Show...I'v been on TV for 11 years in October....They opened the door and I walked in!!!! I thank all of the Blacks for back in the days

[@leonardguillory9300]

Big Ups, and keep up the Good work!

[@uhoh007]

Thank you for keeping this alive

[@dot-hubbard-i-luv-my-beretta]

How fortunate am I ,to have found this video. Such great work...✍️😷

[@7AmericanMade]

WHAT!! No mention of Sidney Poitier's performance in A Patch of Blue (1965), one of my favorite movies!

[@mzcool71]

Saving the blind white girl thst was abuse by her white family lol

[@wigoftsvi4522]

Thank you! What an archive!

[@Riogi]

Thank you for this wonderful and insightful film. It takes a great deal of arrogance and delusion for any man or woman to see him or herself as above another simply because of complexion.

[@welcometotheblock6781]

Not to mention that white guy loved saying "negros back then" 😠

[@miapdx503]

Amen

[@celestewatson7202]

Read the book this is based on by Donald Bogle it is a good read.

[@SandraKayeII]

To be unique is beautiful. Stepin Fetchit was definitely unique. The guy who critisized him doesn't ask much of others and that is alright. He said that he had never seen anyone to act this way. Well, that's exactly right.

[@lavery0365]

It's so hard to watch without cringing & honestly view it without occasional anger, but I have to constantly remind myself, times were surely different then versus now. It just seems that the unfairness we obviously identify with back then was certainly identified back then. Times changed, the people stayed the same so how & why did that happen then?

[@VomitPinata]

I own & love that book. What a great surprise this was to find! I didn't even know this doc existed.

[@zackheru1666]

The release of the Black Panther Movie has smashed these bad images of Black People out of the waters - a new day is upon us amen!

[@reelblack]

Ownership. Still the main issue.

[@ladydacious]

We started somewhere never forget

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@@ladydacious, Hear! HEAR!!!

[@darylcarter5299]

The devil is what the devil does. Start calling them by there names....damn devils

[@Tadzio5050]

It's weird to gloss over the work of Lena Horne on film and her work with the NAACP to create more diverse images of black folk in front and behind the camera.

[@rolitanoble]

This was great, thanks so Much! Appreciate this channel.

[@lal.6984]

O that movie Imitation of Life took me out

[@Mweems007]

Thank you for uploading I really enjoy watching Black Films.

[@lindaburnette195]

He only invite white women

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@@lindaburnette195, ?

[@DrDeniseABurton]

I agree all these actors were outstanding but had to perpetuate a lie but seeing someone who looked like us was welcome but each knew how to fool those who would stereotype us and keep us thinking we had no intelligence I appreciate the truth and sacrifice

[@l.robinson5833]

This made my day! Thank You so much!!!

[@marymagmartha7453]

Thank You. No long explanation why. Just thank you.

[@brandonphipps4755]

A subject that is in desperate need of acknowledgement! There are so many people that deserve the 'legend' title but didn't get it because of the age they lived it! For instance the legendary Queen, Madam SulTeWan! She is the First black person not woman not actor not anything but the first black person ever to be a working and paid actor that had a contract and no one knows who the hell she is! U really should look her up! She truly was a gift to entertainment and a gift to film!

[@fredleejohnson9281]

And well in just about 58:21 minutes of this historical/history lesson I'm just saying thank you for this powerful documentary is/was uploaded on December 13,2017. Black first

[@empresserica]

Yes ! Its the weekend ! I can catch up on my reelblack posts ! Thank you for thèse Wonderful videos !

[@brendajohnson5525]

Excellent. Thank You!

[@bigh9884]

IT'S A SHAME THAT HOLLYWOOD REFUSED TO LET HATTIE MCDANIEL WRITE HER OWN CONGRATULATORY SPEECH.I DON'T KNOW IF THEY THOUGHT SHE WAS TO IGNORANT TO DO SO OR SHE WOULD CALL HOLLYWOOD WHAT THEY REALLY WERE "RACIST. ALL THE SPEECH DID WAS MAKE HOLLYWOOD LOOK LIKE THIS POOR WOMAN SHOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING THEY HAD DID FOR HER.

[@reelblack]

check out our post on Uncle Remus at The Oscars.

[@ashburnconnecttv7860]

This Black Film Documentary shows examples of black people overcoming unbelievable odds to achieve despite racism and white supremacy standing in their way. Therefore, all black people can learn from our rich history of surviving, living and loving life, because Yahweh (aka God) is in our corner! Sholam!

[@miklos220]

Great video. Color is only skin deep. Lets respect each other.

[@Cat-ik1wo]

That white guy who didn't like the well known performer, he didn't like the fact that his own mentality was mirrored back in his face. The talented actor was a genius, he showed what they expected and made money with it. I agree, its the survival method. But that is something the other side does not comprehend. As for Ms. Hattie, she was a smart cookie as well, cash in on the mentality. I just love her. She kept it real, on screen and off. Solid!

[@somchai9033]

Thanks for posting this.

[@redboneshoneypot2960]

Thanks for posting this!

[@razorbackfilms]

Redbones Honeypot I met Mr Campanella at the old Aquarian bookstore in 1979 for a Quincy Troupe book signing great film.

[@glcoldlady4654]

It's 2021 I've watched this video of movies I've seen over and over again. Everytime you learn something new. Keep teaching through programs like this because there is always something new to learn. Thank you. 👵

[@rob0576a]

It's a sad history

[@oluhamilton2121]

That early 'lmitation of life' segment brought tears to my eyes .

[@whaddupkid]

Thank you for this. I read Mr. Bogles’ book 8 yrs ago. I never knew there was a documentary.

[@nanapearlpearl2696]

WhaddupKid nice pic

[@whaddupkid]

Thanks NanaPearl

[@bigh9884]

ITS A SHAME WHAT HOLLYWOOD DID TO DOROTHY DANDRIDGE.

[@leicha5705]

It's a shame what Hollywood (aka so-called white people) in general did and do to black people period.

[@bigh9884]

Lei Cha I AGREE! BLACK PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ON EVERYTHING

[@stevenquinn4641]

Dorothy Dandridge and Marilyn Monroe were close friends (confidantes) in real life both having dismal childhood Dorothy Dandridge was decimated A brilliant beauty A tender soul in a harsh world In Carmen Jones she was at her apex Hattie McDaniel was brilliant and had an interesting personal life Sorry for long comments This is an excellent film and I love this material I've read so much about these people who persevered in their lives despite insurmountable odds

[@bigh9884]

Steven Quinn Like you i would liked to have read up more about these incredible woman. Eventually I will..

[@curtisbrown3539]

Big H Yeah, it's a shame what Hollwood did. That poor Will Smith, Danny Glover, and all the other blacks actors, and actresses of the 80s and 90s. At this rate, that'll all be dead before 2020.

[@motherofsolomon6619]

That was excellent. Thank you!

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

Thank you for the upload, much enjoyable.

[@paulpeartsmith]

That was great.

[@madameclark3453]

I miss the 80’s.

[@lql1094]

I completely agree with what Jane Kennedy said about the "Exploitation" added to the Genre title. (53:39)

[@monkayjunkay]

Loved this! Very insightful!

[@revannable]

Thanks so much!

[@dedrickmcconnell621]

To be honest Steiger's nomination and win for In The Heat Of The Night was a makeup call for the 'Pawnbroker'. Sidney should have been nominated and won instead.

[@razorbackfilms]

It was a make up call for Marvin beating Steiger.

[@columbusjuju5500]

That Will Rodger's story was touching

[@reneetillman7225]

Oh weeeee! We are EVERYTHING! We prevail over all things. And will continue to. To GOD BE THE GLORY!

[@jordanadam4768]

Very informative love this upload

[@nola06]

Excellent.

[@jennifercricketchickezie7472]

This shows how they really feel about us to this day. They fear us because of what they've done to us! Their biggest fear what will happen if we unite; the Strength we have as a Nation is Scary to them.

[@artislife2569]

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[@delandadeleondeleon1968]

I remembered this wnet intro!!! Loved it then and now

[@LonDonTaylor.]

Very insightful

[@bubblegum1948]

I understand Clark Gable was Black too.

[@zackheru1666]

The film Stormy Weather as the Black Panther Movie, featured an all Black cast - in both cases the screen lit up: they were all stars, unlike that of an all White cast!

[@hilltonwismancrusade7479]

Zack Heru no doctermanningreport

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Great upload!

[@lisajania6051]

Love it.

[@welcometotheblock6781]

"Ain't nobody in here, ain't nobody in here white folks" 😩😅😅😅😅😅👏👏👏💯

[@machiavellbritish5404]

👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you

[@conniemcmillian7010]

Agree, I agree all these actors were outstanding but had to perpetuate a lie but seeing someone who looked like us was welcome but each knew how to fool those who would stereotype us and keep us thinking we had no intelligence I appreciate the truth and sacrifice

[@thomasmccullough7233]

Well done!

[@LisaLisa-os8ws]

Wow love the history of all the work Blacks have done let’s keep the history going what lessons we can still learn

[@GRTVO]

I would like to see a documentary on what it was like for black actors working in Hollywood. For instance I assume black actors could not use the commissary. How were black actors treated while working in Hollywood? Is it true that Hattie McDaniel sat on a separate table away from her co-stars of Gone with the Wind? Thank you for showing this documentary.

[@razorbackfilms]

Get the Jet magazine with Clarence Muse’s obituary his quotes about Warner brother’s commissary were included. It was not all negative.

[@GRTVO]

@@razorbackfilms Thanks

[@megancrager4397]

Not all of Hollywood. Some, like Marilyn, were welcoming

[@kincamell2]

Heavy.

[@pjkicks7860]

First time I saw Brock Peters I was in grade school watching To Kill A Mockingbird with Gregory Peck! I'm 35 seen a lot of Mantaan Moreland films

[@kekepro1]

Not long enough 👍🏾

[@flightyy5550]

Ty dad😢

[@norrinradd-7162]

Awesome

[@Samone1Mur]

Alot of people didnt realize Clark Gable was biracial. He faught for equality on studio sets.

[@Oldschoolways168]

Oh wow, i didn't know that.

[@razorbackfilms]

Dick Gregory said that here maybe 2005 on k j l h radio.

[@vanityorpride]

Love your channel

[@ianwynne5483]

Never released commercially, wonder why...

[@nonanona4926]

I wish this was a little louder! Otherwise, fantastic!!

[@waimbuthia820]

"Chinese servants" got me there a bit. You'd think he'd have hired his own people but I get the whole "psychological trip," if you will.

[@essiefinch1356]

Nice..

[@zackheru1666]

We can now add Black all cast movies to that list along with Athletes and Singers - thanks to The Black Panther movie!!

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

*Lest we forget 'Stormy Weather'* www.imdb.com/title/tt0036391/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1

[@thomasmccullough7233]

Two Star Trek admirals.

[@aspaziem2255]

AMEN ♥️

[@gwattsrealestate]

When the slave or hostage is on film they will always, ALWAYS Lift up the captors and degregate there own people.

[@maishatopez6203]

Osmane Senbene returned me here...

[@reelblack]

Did u watch our panel discussion with sembene?

[@krystalharris1259]

Its Rafiki

[@megancrager4397]

Criticize all you want in the black community, but Hattie was all class. Idk why some think it's a disrespectful stereotype. She didn't play her roles that way.

[@kalebnbrown]

I agree, that’s why I encourage my daughter 11 year old daughter to model herself off of Cardi B. She’s all class!

[@bettyblack2722]

AND ON THIS JOURNEY OF MINE I LOVED YOU ALL. IN JESUS NAME

[@thomasmccullough7233]

The first guy was the mayor on the Andy Griffin show.

[@valentinaqueenofthevalkyri3128]

Great upload :)

[@soulsearch1234]

@24:30 are they misspelling words on purpose in the movie or they are just supposed to be blacks who intended to spell correctly but couldn't?

[@reelblack]

soulsearch1234 the white man who wrote it couldn't spell. The black folks just did as they were told. Even though they knew better.

[@camw6315]

Lena was fiiiiiinnnnnnneeeee

[@dedrickmcconnell621]

Dorothy Dandridge looked much better than Lena Horne.

[@sibria]

Dedrick McConnell they were both beautiful, no need to say this 🙄

[@welcometotheblock6781]

Which I think Halle Berry looks like

[@Oldschoolways168]

Just because she was mixed? I dont think so. Lena was a full black beauty.

[@DeeNice681]

Both Dorothy's parents were black. She was browner than Lena!

[@dedrickmcconnell621]

9:38, that's Willie Best not Stepin Fetchit. They did look alike but Willie had hair and was actually funny unlike Fetchit!

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

Much funnier. A talented guy - who just happened to be black.

[@gemstone2420]

hollyweird

[@MozzieMutant]

This came out just before spike lee cane on the scene and changed how blacks was on screen

[@babyblueLEGEND]

Spike Lee is singular, Hollywood has not changed.

[@MozzieMutant]

babyblueLEGEND you right

[@babyblueLEGEND]

@itserich "yeah"? Do you think your comment actually relates this tread?

[@nonanona4926]

Funny, my moms maiden name was McDaniel.

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@Nona Nona, "Family name." :)