Series
The 1619 Project
“The greatest story never told.”
Documentary
In keeping with the original project, this series seeks to reframe the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.
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Seasons & episodes
1Democracy26 Jan 2023 · 62m · ★ 2.0Told through Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones’ personal story, historical events and the modern fights for voting rights, “Democracy” explores Black America’s centuries-long fight to democratize America and hold it to its founding ideals.
2Race26 Jan 2023 · 56m · ★ 2.0“Race” examines the construct of race as a political invention created to justify the economic exploitation of African people during slavery and promote white supremacy, while tracing the impact that has had on Black women’s bodies and reproductive lives.
3Music2 Feb 2023 · 61m · ★ 1.0From Motown’s wide popularity to funk’s rebellious independence to today’s genre-breaking musicians, “Music” celebrates the “uncapturable spirit” of Black music and maintains that Black music IS American Music.
4Capitalism2 Feb 2023 · 62m · ★ 1.0Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family and current labor battles are the lens for “Capitalism”, which explores how slavery formed the bedrock of American capitalism and how this foundation of brutality continues to permeate our deeply unequal economic system.
5Fear9 Feb 2023 · 58m · ★ 1.0A family’s tragic loss. A dramatic day in the life of a protestor. “Fear” explores how modern policing, surveillance and the criminalization of Black Americans draw roots from the slavery era fear of Black rebellion and centuries-long quest for freedom.
6Justice9 Feb 2023 · 63m · ★ 1.0Through Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community fighting for restitution, “Justice” examines the historical events that denied Black Americans the opportunity to build generational wealth and what is owed to descendants of slavery.
Details
- First aired
- 26 Jan 2023
- Last aired
- 9 Feb 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Hulu
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 25 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Nikole Hannah-JonesSelf - Host
