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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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Built on Our BacksFrom 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. - 02
The Defiant OnesFollowing 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. - 03
The Price of AdmissionIn 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.
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- S01E01Season's bestBuilt on Our BacksAugust 11, 2024From the silent era to the late 1960s, an emboldened generation of Black actors and directors make films that counter denigrating imagery of
- S01E02The Defiant OnesAugust 18, 2024Following the unrest of the 1960s, Black filmmakers look to celebrate Black culture on screen. As Hollywood begins to see dollar signs, Blac
- S01E03The Price of AdmissionAugust 25, 2024In the 1990s, a new generation of Black filmmakers and megastars are embraced by the studio system. Yet independent and female filmmakers wh
- S01E04
Dear Black PeopleSeptember 1, 2024After the election of President Barack Obama, Hollywood offers Black filmmakers more opportunities than ever. From Selma to Get Out to Black
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