Color Adjustment (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1992, Color Adjustment is a documentary film directed by Marlon Riggs, running about 80 minutes. “A History of African American Portrayal on Television” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From Amos 'n' Andy to Nat King Cole, from Roots to The Cosby Show, black people have played many roles on primetime television. Brilliantly weaving clips from classic TV shows with commentary from TV producers, black actors and scholars, Marlon Riggs blends humor, insight, and thoughtful analysis to explore the evolution of black/white relations as reflected by America's favorite addiction.
Who’s in it. Color Adjustment stars Norman Lear as Self, Tim Reid as Self, Daphne Maxwell Reid as Self and Steven Bochco as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Color Adjustment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Color Adjustment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Color Adjustment tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Color Adjustment (1992)?
- In US, Color Adjustment is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Color Adjustment worth watching?
- Color Adjustment holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Color Adjustment?
- Color Adjustment stars Norman Lear, Tim Reid, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Steven Bochco and Diahann Carroll.
- When was Color Adjustment released?
- Color Adjustment was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.