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".
Keywords:
Denver, colorado
Interview
Hollywood
Racism
Freeze frame
Film critic
Celebrity interview
Black cinema
Independent film
Cigarette smoking
Film distributor
Detroit indie film
Palm tree
Independent filmmaking
Film market
Director interview
Sundance film festival
Hype
Target audience
Hood film
Fake blood
Movie tag line: "Tagline Not Available"
Character: Self - Director, 'Boyz N' the Hood' (archive footage)
Character: Self - Film Critic
Character: Self - Director, 'Sex, Lies & Videotape'
Character: Self - Director, 'Chameleon Street'
Character: Self - Miramax Distributors, 'Sex, Lies & Videotape'