Hollywood Black

Hollywood Black

ENDED1 Seasons4 Episodes5.0
NetworkMGM+
First AiredAug 11, 2024
Last AiredSep 1, 2024

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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Cast

Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay
Self
Boots Riley
Boots Riley
Self
Charles Burnett
Charles Burnett
Self
Charles Lane
Charles Lane
Self
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Cheryl Boone Isaacs
Self
Cheryl Dunye
Cheryl Dunye
Self
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo
Self
Darnell Martin
Darnell Martin
Self
Donald Bogle
Donald Bogle
Self
Elvis Mitchell
Elvis Mitchell
Self
Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander
Self
Ernest R. Dickerson
Ernest R. Dickerson
Self

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 4 episodes

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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.
Built on Our Backs
E1Built on Our Backs
Aug 11, 202459m
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.
The Defiant Ones
E2The Defiant Ones
Aug 18, 202459m
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.
The Price of Admission
E3The Price of Admission
Aug 25, 202459m
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.
Dear Black People
E4Dear Black People
Sep 1, 202459m
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.

About Hollywood Black

Hollywood Black is a documentary series on MGM+. The show first aired on Aug 11, 2024 and currently has 1 season and 4 episodes. Hollywood Black has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 5.0/10 based on 2 votes. The cast includes Ava DuVernay, Boots Riley, Charles Burnett, Charles Lane, Cheryl Boone Isaacs.

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