Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
“In the earliest days of television, when the rules were still being written, one man dared to break them.”
Synopsis
Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.
Top Cast
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Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
Self
Dionne Warwick
Self
Berry Gordy
Self
Jackie Jackson
Self
Tito Jackson
Self
Smokey Robinson
Self
Otis Williams
Self
Ray Charles
Self (archive footage)
Billy Preston
Self (archive footage)
Nina Simone
Self (archive footage)
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Ike Turner
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 21, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sacha Jenkins
- Original Score
- Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge
- Original Title
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- MPS Legacy Productions, MRC, Diamond Docs, Mass Appeal, SOFA Entertainment, Delirio Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sacha Jenkins
Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge
Jay Visit, Hans Charles
Billy McMillin
Mark Monroe, Margo Precht Speciale, Kerry Gordy, Zoe Morrison, Josh Solt
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Monroe
Producer
Sacha Jenkins
Director
Margo Precht Speciale
Producer
Billy McMillin
Editor
Chris Leggett
Producer
Rafael Marmor
Producer
Jay Visit
Director of Photography
Hans Charles
Director of Photography
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Original Music Composer
Adrian Younge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan about?
Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.
Who directed Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan?
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan was directed by Sacha Jenkins.
Who stars in Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan?
The principal cast of Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan includes Ed Sullivan, Harry Belafonte, Dionne Warwick, Berry Gordy, Jackie Jackson.
When was Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan released and how long is it?
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan was composed by Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan?
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).