Grey area

Duration: 40

Year Published: 1981

Creator: Monona Wali

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: In this drama, a Black television reporter working on a Scared Straight -type television program becomes increasingly aware of media manipulation, the dishonesty of its corporate sponsorship and the realities of the Black community. Her growing consciousness is mirrored in her problematical relationship with a man employed by a bank and her friendship with an ex-con Black Panther who is finding it difficult to adjust to a community which has seemingly outgrown his values. , Tells the story of a young black woman news reporter torn between the consciousness of the late 60's and middle class aspirations.

Complete Record: In this drama, a Black television reporter working on a Scared Straight -type television program becomes increasingly aware of media manipulation, the dishonesty of its corporate sponsorship and the realities of the Black community. Her growing consciousness is mirrored in her problematical relationship with a man employed by a bank and her friendship with an ex-con Black Panther who is finding it difficult to adjust to a community which has seemingly outgrown his values. , Tells the story of a young black woman news reporter torn between the consciousness of the late 60's and middle class aspirations. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.