Hollywood Black
“Reclaiming the story.”
Series Overview
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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1 Season • 4 Episodes
233 min per episode
2024 – 2024
Premiered: Sun, Aug 11, 2024
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Dear Black People”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-11
Cast & Creators
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Ava DuVernay
Self
Boots Riley
Self
Charles Burnett
Self
Charles Lane
Self
Cheryl Boone Isaacs
Self
Cheryl Dunye
Self
Cynthia Erivo
Self
Darnell Martin
Self
Donald Bogle
Self
Elvis Mitchell
Self
Erika Alexander
Self
Ernest R. Dickerson
Self
Forest Whitaker
Self
Gabrielle Union
Self
Giancarlo Esposito
Self
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Self
Ina Diance Archer
Self
Issa Rae
Self
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Adolphus
Bryan Irving, Jennifer Brooks, Barry Blaschke
Justin Simien, Shayla Harris, Kyle Laursen, Jeffrey Schwartz, Nina Yang Bongiovi
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Irving
Editor
Jennifer Brooks
Editor
Barry Blaschke
Editor
F. Michael Young
Editor
Jessica Potter
Editor
James Adolphus
Director of Photography
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What is Hollywood Black about?
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.
How many seasons does Hollywood Black have?
Hollywood Black comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hollywood Black?
Key cast members in Hollywood Black include Ava DuVernay, Boots Riley, Charles Burnett, Charles Lane, Cheryl Boone Isaacs.
Who created or directed Hollywood Black?
Hollywood Black was developed and directed by Not specified.