Petula
"An infamous television special with Petula Clark, which is remembered for what happened off screen."
Originally released in 1968. Petula is a music/tv movie film. directed by Steve Binder. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Petula Clark and Harry Belafonte
Synopsis
In 1968 Harry Belafonte and Petula Clark sang together her song On the Path Of Glory for this special on NBC. Not such a remarkable event in itself, but Petula touched Harry's forearm during the duet and made TV history. It was the first time a white woman had touched a black man on US television. The sponsor insisted the touch be cut from the programme, the programme makers refused. In the decade’s “year of revolt”, Clark found herself at the centre of a media controversy involving race, censorship and endemic bigotry in a newly desegregated yet depressingly divided US.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBC Productions
- Rodan Productions
- Steve Binder Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petula about?
In 1968 Harry Belafonte and Petula Clark sang together her song On the Path Of Glory for this special on NBC. Not such a remarkable event in itself, but Petula touched Harry's forearm during the du...
Who directed Petula?
Petula was directed by Steve Binder.
How long is Petula?
Petula has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Petula released?
Petula was released on April 2, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Petula?
The main cast of Petula includes Petula Clark, Harry Belafonte.