The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show

A FILM BY Yoruba Richen

Synopsis

In February 1968, Johnny Carson gave up his chair to legendary singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte, who would become the first Black American to host a late night TV show for a whole week.

Theatrical Release Date

Original Languages: English
Genre: Documentary

Year: 2020
Status: Completed

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CREDITS

CAST

Harry Belafonte

Whoopi Goldberg

Buffy Sainte-Marie

Questlove

Dionne Warwick

Wesley Morris

DIRECTED BY

Yoruba Richen

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