The Museum Attendant(1973)
Michael Abbensetts’ first play for TV is a powerful, funny and shocking exposé of the racism faced by a black museum attendant in his place of work.
Movie: The Museum Attendant
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Dennis
Frank
Flynn
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Michael Abbensetts’ first play for TV is a powerful, funny and shocking exposé of the racism faced by a black museum attendant in his place of work.
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1973-08-02
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