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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
★ 2.1/10•2025•TV-MA•Documentary
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Owning the screen. Owning the story.

Journey through the history of black representation on television, showcasing how black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 9, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Part 1: SeenE176m

Part 1: Seen

From Amos 'n' Andy to The Jeffersons and Good Times, Black television was historically shaped by white writers and creators. But in the 1990s, a rise in shows by Black creators brought social issues to the forefront, allowing Black television to go beyond merely reflecting culture, but to create it with shows such as In Living Color and The Arsenio Hall Show.

Sep 9, 2025

Episode 2 - Part 2: HeardE295m

Part 2: Heard

The responsibility and power of storytelling is demonstrated through the work of Shonda Rhimes, Oprah Winfrey, and other creators, as well as stories depicting the breadth of the Black experience. With ownership of news and entertainment properties, Black creators now shape perception and policy – while honoring the scope of their history in all its paradoxes and complexities.

Sep 10, 2025

Actors

Issa Rae

Issa Rae

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross

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Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

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Justin Simien

Justin Simien

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Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

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Mara Brock Akil

Mara Brock Akil

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Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe

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Larry Wilmore

Larry Wilmore

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