Hollywood Black
“Reclaiming the story.”
Documentary
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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Seasons & episodes
Chronicling the history of cinema from a radically Black perspective, this docuseries unearths personal stories from actors, writers, directors and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen.
1Built on Our Backs11 Aug 2024 · 59m · ★ 1.0From 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.
2The Defiant Ones18 Aug 2024 · 59m · ★ 1.0Following 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.
3The Price of Admission25 Aug 2024 · 59m · ★ 1.0In 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.
4Dear Black People1 Sept 2024 · 59m · ★ 1.0After 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.
Details
- First aired
- 11 Aug 2024
- Last aired
- 1 Sept 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- MGM+
- Episodes
- 4
- Votes
- 4 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
fuboTV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
Philo
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
MGM Plus
Spectrum On Demand
Cast
Ava DuVernaySelf
Boots RileySelf
Charles BurnettSelf
Charles LaneSelf- CCheryl Boone IsaacsSelf
Cheryl DunyeSelf
Cynthia ErivoSelf
Darnell MartinSelf
Donald BogleSelf
Elvis MitchellSelf
Erika AlexanderSelf
Ernest R. DickersonSelf
Forest WhitakerSelf
Gabrielle UnionSelf
