Backstory

Season 0, Episode 3

Episode Title: Carmen Jones

Air Date: 2002-02-23

Overview:

Through this half-hour special, AMC explores the story behind the first successful film featuring an all African-American cast. The musical drama raised the profile of actress Dorothy Dandridge, whose performance made Hollywood history when she became the first African-American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award® in the Best Actress category.