Ava DuVernay
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TV SERIES
Hollywood Black
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.
Top cast
Boots Riley
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Charles Burnett
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Charles Lane
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Cheryl Boone Isaacs
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Cheryl Dunye
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Cynthia Erivo
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Darnell Martin
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Donald Bogle
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Elvis Mitchell
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Erika Alexander
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Ernest R. Dickerson
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Episodes
4 Episodes
011. 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.
022. 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.
033. The Price of Admission
In 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.
044. 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.