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Limited Series – Hollywood Black

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A chronicle of the Black experience in Hollywood, revealing the story of the actors, writers, directors and producers who fought for their place on the screen.

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine 08/30/2024
Fueled by firsthand accounts of a 21st century revolution in representation, but also acknowledges the fragility of that progress... Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal 08/16/2024
There is much that is profoundly informative, revelatory and sad in this four-part series. But the relentless deification of the dubious makes it seem unserious. Never mind all the tension here between wishful thinking and things as they are. Go to Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety 08/12/2024
Moving and reflective, the series reminds its audience that Black films are deeply connected to the American story and belong to the overall fabric of the cinema landscape. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider 08/14/2024
4.5/5
[It] adds to that rich history with this scintillating survey. Go to Full Review Shawn Van Horn Collider 08/09/2024
8/10
Hollywood Black is a docuseries for any film fan, no matter your background. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Nina Yang Bongiovi

Executive Producer

Jon Kamen

Executive Producer

Kyle Laursen

Executive Producer

Stacey Reiss

Executive Producer

Jeffrey Schwarz

Executive Producer

Justin Simien

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 11, 2024 Built on Our Backs From 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 18, 2024 The Defiant Ones Following 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 25, 2024 Price of Admission In the 1990s, a new generation of Black filmmakers and megastars are embraced by the studio system; independent and female filmmakers who diverge from mainstream portrayals of Black life still struggle for recognition. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 1, 2024 Dear Black People After 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

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Season Info

Director
Justin Simien
Executive Producer
Nina Yang Bongiovi, Jon Kamen, Kyle Laursen, Stacey Reiss, Jeffrey Schwarz, Justin Simien, David Sirulnick, Amy Goodman Kass, Shayla Harris
Network
MGM+
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 11, 2024