The Negro Ensemble Company

8.4/10 · 57 votesSep 14, 198790 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 2•+0.9 vs season avg

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An ode to the work of the African American theater group founded in the late 60s and its impact on the performing arts.

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Episode Summary

"The Negro Ensemble Company" is episode 7 of American Masters season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 57 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on September 14, 1987.

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