Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
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The history of Black television as seen through the eyes of trailblazers who wrote, created, and starred in groundbreaking series.
2025
Documentary
Cast: Tyler PerryOprah WinfreyNorman Lear
18+
Season 1
2 episodes

  • 1. Part 1: Seen

    1. Part 1: Seen

    Detailing decades of cultural shifts in television, prominent Black voices share inspiration and insights into their work and the industry.
    Detailing decades of cultural shifts in television, prominent Black voices share inspiration and insights into their work and the industry.
    18+
    1 h 13 min
    Dec 31, 2024

  • 2. Part Two: Heard

    2. Part Two: Heard

    Black creators discuss taking ownership of the narrative, while highlighting the need for opportunity at every level of the industry.
    Black creators discuss taking ownership of the narrative, while highlighting the need for opportunity at every level of the industry.
    18+
    1 h 34 min
    Dec 31, 2024

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    Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
    Documentary
    2025
    The history of Black television as seen through the eyes of trailblazers who wrote, created, and starred in groundbreaking series.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Giselle BaileyPhil Bertelsen
    Producers
    Giselle BaileyPhil BertelsenChelsea AdewunmiIssa RaeMontrel McKay
    Cast
    Tyler PerryOprah WinfreyNorman LearStan LathanWesley MorrisDebbie AllenLarry WilmoreIssa RaeMalcolm-Jamal WarnerMara Brock AkilTamera Mowry-HousleyShonda Rhimes
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    Discovery Global Adventure & Documentaries
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    18+
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