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About Hollywood Black

Hollywood Black is a documentary TV series that premiered on MGM+ on August 11, 2024. It has 1 season and 4 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "Dear Black People", aired on September 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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Episodes

4 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2024 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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.

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    4. Dear Black People

    Finale

    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.

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    3. The Price of Admission

    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.

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    2. The Defiant Ones

    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.

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    1. Built on Our Backs

    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.

Hollywood Black FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Hollywood Black?

Hollywood Black has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 1, 2024.

When did the latest episode of Hollywood Black come out?

The most recent episode of Hollywood Black, Season 1 Episode 4 "Dear Black People", aired on September 1, 2024.

How many seasons of Hollywood Black are there?

Hollywood Black has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

When did Hollywood Black first air?

Hollywood Black first aired on MGM+ on August 11, 2024.

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