The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of the black experience in Hollywood and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story – in brilliant color.
Cast: Ava DuVernay, Boots Riley, Charles Burnett
Miniseries
4 episodes
1. Built on Our BacksFrom the silent era to the late 1960s, an emboldened generation of Black actors and directors make films that counter denigrating imagery of Black people and forever change Hollywood's perception of Black storytellers.CC59minAug 11, 2024
2. The Defiant OnesFollowing the unrest of the 1960s, Black filmmakers look to celebrate Black culture on screen. As Hollywood begins to see dollar signs, Black actors and directors try to maintain their dignity without selling out.CC59minAug 18, 2024
3. The Price of AdmissionIn the 1990s, a new generation of Black filmmakers and megastars are embraced by the studio system. Yet independent and female filmmakers who diverge from mainstream portrayals of Black life still struggle for recognition.CC59minAug 25, 2024
4. Dear Black PeopleAfter the election of President Barack Obama, Hollywood offers Black filmmakers more opportunities than ever. From Selma to Get Out to Black Panther, Black filmmakers embrace new genres to critical and commercial success.CC59minSep 1, 2024
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The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of the black experience in Hollywood and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story – in brilliant color.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Justin Simien, Kyle Laursen, Shayla Harris, Jeffrey Schwartz
- Studio
- RadicalMedia, Significant Productions, Culture Machine
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