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Season 4 – United Shades of America

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Comic and political provocateur W. Kamau Bell hosts this CNN original documentary series in which he travels to the far corners of America to explore race-based subcultures. Using humor to soften his experiences, Bell willingly subjects himself to awkward situations -- like attending a cross-burning, hate-mongering Ku Klux Klan session -- to demonstrate "the many diverse and colorful definitions of America," CNN says. Bell also visits a gated retirement community, experiences inner-city policing, spends time with spring break revelers, speaks to prison inmates, and travels to the Last Frontier.

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05/30/2019 He used to go - literally - out of his way to interview all sides. Not this season. Especially with the episode on abortion, where he actually swore at protesters twice (not to their face, but on camera). Granted, those protestors seemed too judgmental, but if there's any issue where we need dialog.... See more Read all reviews
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W. Kamau Bell

Host

W. Kamau Bell

Executive Producer

Jimmy Fox

Executive Producer

Tim Pastore

Executive Producer

Layla Smith

Executive Producer

Justin Yungfleisch

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 28, 2019 Megachurches Kamau visits Dallas, the home of the megachurch, to find out what is creating the new face of Christianity today in a city where church and state are far from separate. Details Episode 2 Aired May 5, 2019 Not All White People While in and around Seattle, Kamau takes a look at different forms of activism that white people are using to combat America's history of white supremacy and the rise of extreme right-wing groups across the country. Details Episode 3 Aired May 12, 2019 Hmong Americans and the Secret War Kamau meets members of the Hmong community brought to America after the Laotian Civil War forced their expulsion, and learns the multigenerational stories of loss, perseverance and hope that make up their American journey. Details Episode 4 Aired May 19, 2019 Body Politics Kamau visits Jackson, Miss., to explore the divisive world of reproductive rights and reproductive justice, including abortion, sex education and women's health. Details Episode 5 Aired May 26, 2019 The Real D.C. Kamau takes a look at Washington, D.C., through the eyes of residents who show him the vibrant culture that is distinct from the politics that surround it. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 2, 2019 Out and Proud Salt Lake Kamau visits Salt Lake City to explore the growing LGBTQ community living in the epicenter of the Mormon faith. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 9, 2019 #livingwhileblack Kamau visits Milwaukee, the most segregated city in America, to better understand why living as a black person in America can be so challenging. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 16, 2019 Toxic America Kamau visits Philadelphia and Chester, Pa., to learn about the toxic man-made disasters that have polluted these communities for generations. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
W. Kamau Bell, Jimmy Fox, Tim Pastore, Layla Smith, Justin Yungfleisch
Network
CNN
Genre
Documentary, Travel, Comedy, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 28, 2019