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

John PowersSelf - Film Critic

Steven SoderberghSelf - Director, 'Sex, Lies & Videotape'

Wendell B. Harris Jr.Self - Director, 'Chameleon Street'

Russell SchwartzSelf - Miramax Distributors, 'Sex, Lies & Videotape'

Elvis MitchellSelf - Film Critic

Will SmithSelf (archive footage)

Warrington HudlinSelf - Producer, 'House Party'