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Chameleon Street: The Black Film They Could Not Sell

Elvis Mitchell uncovers why Chameleon Street (1989) by Wendell B. Harris Jr. failed to secure a proper distributor deal. Originally aired as a segment on "20/20".

Top Cast

  • John Singleton

    John Singleton

    Self - Director, 'Boyz N' the Hood' (archive footage)

  • John Powers

    John Powers

    Self - Film Critic

  • Steven Soderbergh

    Steven Soderbergh

    Self - Director, 'Sex, Lies & Videotape'

  • Wendell B. Harris Jr.

    Wendell B. Harris Jr.

    Self - Director, 'Chameleon Street'

  • Russell Schwartz

    Russell Schwartz

    Self - Miramax Distributors, 'Sex, Lies & Videotape'

  • Elvis Mitchell

    Elvis Mitchell

    Self - Film Critic

  • Will Smith

    Will Smith

    Self (archive footage)

  • Warrington Hudlin

    Warrington Hudlin

    Self - Producer, 'House Party'

  • Armond White

    Armond White

    Self - Film Critic

Overview

Elvis Mitchell uncovers why Chameleon Street (1989) by Wendell B. Harris Jr. failed to secure a proper distributor deal. Originally aired as a segment on "20/20".

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