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On the merit of black culture, the inattention paid to it as a meaningful part of American culture, and the tragedy of the perception of white culture as superior; treated as distinct communities. Shot of black men dressed well, exchanging serious looks as one leaves the other’s (Sidney Poitier) office. Shot of vibrant street in New York City with mostly black middle class foot traffic and bikes, and cars. “Record Shack” sign over shop on this street; camera pans from it down to face level of pedestrians with a bus in the background. CU awning of “Ace Barbor” shop. Two men get their hair chemically straightened inside. CUs of the men under hair treatment machines and with foam in their hair. Shot following a green ‘60s sports car. CU black woman in car window; nicely dressed, sunglasses, neat short hair. CU of hairdresser arranging a black woman’s bob, dyed blond and straightened.