Miniseries poster

Miniseries

(2024)

Overview

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.

Cast

Episodes

Built on Our Backs poster

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August 11, 2024

From the silent era to the late 1960s, an emboldened generation of Black actors and directors make films that counter d…

The Defiant Ones poster

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August 18, 2024

Following the unrest of the 1960s, Black filmmakers look to celebrate Black culture on screen. As Hollywood begins to s…

The Price of Admission poster

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August 25, 2024

In the 1990s, a new generation of Black filmmakers and megastars are embraced by the studio system. Yet independent and…

Dear Black People poster

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September 1, 2024

After the election of President Barack Obama, Hollywood offers Black filmmakers more opportunities than ever. From Selm…