The 1619 Project

Name: The 1619 Project
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-01-26
Rating: 5
Cast: Nikole Hannah-Jones

ENDED1 Season6 Episodes★ 5.0

The 1619 Project is a documentary series on Hulu that premiered in 2023, ending after 1 season and 6 episodes.

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NetworkHulu

First AiredJan 26, 2023

Last AiredFeb 9, 2023

GenreDocumentary

Runtime60 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionLionsgate Television, One Story Up Productions, Harpo Films

In keeping with the original project, this series seeks to reframe the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.

WHERE TO WATCH

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Cast

Nikole Hannah-Jones

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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E1Democracy

Jan 26, 202362m★ 2.0

Told through Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones’ personal story, historical events and the modern fights for voting rights, “Democracy” explores Black America’s centuries-long fight to democratize America and hold it to its founding ideals.

E2Race

Jan 26, 202356m★ 2.0

“Race” examines the construct of race as a political invention created to justify the economic exploitation of African people during slavery and promote white supremacy, while tracing the impact that has had on Black women’s bodies and reproductive lives.

E3Music

Feb 2, 202361m★ 1.0

From Motown’s wide popularity to funk’s rebellious independence to today’s genre-breaking musicians, “Music” celebrates the “uncapturable spirit” of Black music and maintains that Black music IS American Music.

E4Capitalism

Feb 2, 202362m★ 1.0

Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family and current labor battles are the lens for “Capitalism”, which explores how slavery formed the bedrock of American capitalism and how this foundation of brutality continues to permeate our deeply unequal economic system.

E5Fear

Feb 9, 202358m★ 1.0

A family’s tragic loss. A dramatic day in the life of a protestor. “Fear” explores how modern policing, surveillance and the criminalization of Black Americans draw roots from the slavery era fear of Black rebellion and centuries-long quest for freedom.

E6Justice

Feb 9, 202363m★ 1.0

Through Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community fighting for restitution, “Justice” examines the historical events that denied Black Americans the opportunity to build generational wealth and what is owed to descendants of slavery.

About The 1619 Project

The 1619 Project is a documentary series on Hulu. The show first aired on Jan 26, 2023 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. The 1619 Project has ended. It has a rating of 5.0/10 based on 25 votes. The cast includes Nikole Hannah-Jones.