Series
For the Culture with Amanda Parris
Documentary
In this point-of-view documentary series, award-winning writer, executive producer and host Amanda Parris leaves the wars raging on social media to create space for urgent and provocative conversations that centre Blackness and Black folks.
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Seasons & episodes
1Diaspora Wars30 Jan 2024 · 47mDiving into the conflicts that can happen within Black communities, Amanda travels to Grenada, England, New York and Toronto to unpack generations of baggage.
2The Glass Cliff30 Jan 2024 · 49mAmanda considers the cultural reckoning of the past few years and the wave of Black leaders who were appointed during a global crisis: were these leaders set up to fail?
3A Failing Grade30 Jan 2024 · 46mAmanda travels to the UK, US and Canada and questions why Black children frequently fall through the cracks in these public education systems. Is it time for something different?
4The Business of Black Hair30 Jan 2024 · 45mThe Black hair industry is worth billions of dollars but those profits are rarely enjoyed by its largest consumer: Black women. Amanda wants to find out why.
5The Standard of Care30 Jan 2024 · 45mBlack maternal health is in crisis. Amanda speaks to those on the front lines and asks: What is the standard of care necessary for Black birthing people to feel safe in childbirth?
6Reparations30 Jan 2024 · 44mThe renewed global call for reparations is about more than money. Amanda travels to Barbados, London and Paris to find out how the movement is making connections to the climate crisis.
Details
- First aired
- 30 Jan 2024
- Last aired
- 30 Jan 2024
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- CBC Gem
- Episodes
- 6
