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Episodes
- S1 E1 - Sitcom-ishSeptember 4, 202342minA look back at the legendary Black sitcoms that shaped the childhoods and inspired the futures of generations of viewers.Subscribe to Max or discovery+ or purchase
- S1 E2 - Drama DeconstructedSeptember 4, 202342minBlack performers and creators are responsible for some of the most innovative work in the history of dramatic television. By pushing the genre's boundaries, these shows have transformed our conversations, thinking and culture as a whole.Subscribe to Max or discovery+ or purchase
- S1 E3 - Keeping It RealSeptember 4, 202342minAn exploration of how reality, talk and competition series became showcases for authentic Black voices, talent and culture.Subscribe to Max or discovery+ or purchase
- S1 E4 - Laughing Out LoudSeptember 4, 202342minStandup and sketch comedy have always been at the center of the Black television experience. Through laughter, these programs offered audiences an escape from harsh realities and altered the comedic landscape in the process.Subscribe to Max or discovery+ or purchase
- S1 E5 - Galaxies BeyondSeptember 4, 202342minBlack representation in genres like superheroes, science fiction and horror continues to evolve as pioneering voices have emerged and asserted themselves into a future of limitless imagination.Subscribe to Max or discovery+ or purchase
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- Violence substance use alcohol use smoking foul language sexual content
- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Producers
- Maverick CarterLeBron James
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- discovery plus Adventure & Documentaries
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