Three “pillars of black film”---actor-writer-director Melvin Van Peebles, writer-director-composer Gordon Parks and actor-writer-director Ossie Davis---discuss their careers and struggles to “overcome societal obstacles.” Interviewed: Davis's wife, Ruby Dee; Van Peebles' son, Mario; filmmakers Julie Dash and Reginald Hudlin; and author-critic Nelson George. Warrington Hudlin is the host.