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.
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Air Date: 2024-08-11
From the silent era to the late 1960s, an emboldened generation of Black actors and directors make films that counter...
Air Date: 2024-08-18
Following the unrest of the 1960s, Black filmmakers look to celebrate Black culture on screen. As Hollywood begins to...
Air Date: 2024-08-25
In the 1990s, a new generation of Black filmmakers and megastars are embraced by the studio system. Yet independent a...
Air Date: 2024-09-01
After the election of President Barack Obama, Hollywood offers Black filmmakers more opportunities than ever. From Se...