Category: Documentary

The 5Ws: Sam Aleshinloye

Who: Sam Aleshinloye What: Documentary film Archival Producer, Researcher, & Historical Consultant Why: Sam Aleshinloye is a documentary film Archival Producer/Consultant and Researcher. His services include researching, managing, and licensing archival footage, photos, and all other audiovisual assets. He also handles negotiating rates and managing archival budgets for multi-hour television series and feature films. Over… Continue reading The 5Ws: Sam Aleshinloye

Chris Webber Announces Venture That Will Develop and Produce ‘Fab Five’ Documentary

The Cashmere Agency has announced that its original content studio, Cashmere Originals, has formed a partnership with five-time NBA All-Star Chris Webber. The venture is a project that will develop and produce a documentary, Fab Five, which will be based on the fabled story of the 1991 college basketball team, the Michigan Wolverines. This documentary… Continue reading Chris Webber Announces Venture That Will Develop and Produce ‘Fab Five’ Documentary

‘Wendy Williams: What a Mess!’ Premieres Sunday, January 30 on Lifetime

‘Wendy Williams: What a Mess!’ Premieres Sunday, January 30 on Lifetime WENDY WILLIAMS: WHAT A MESS! – JANUARY 30 – 10PM In this feature length documentary, Wendy Williams, the self-anointed Queen of all Media, sheds her private persona and speaks directly to the camera, discussing every inch of joy and humiliation she has experienced since childhood. From… Continue reading ‘Wendy Williams: What a Mess!’ Premieres Sunday, January 30 on Lifetime

UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021

UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021 TV ONE CELEBRATES THE GALVANIZING POWER OF BLACK MUSIC IN NEW DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021 AT 8 P.M. ET/7C TWO-PART DOCUMENTARY, PREMIERING ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, REFLECTS ON THE MUSIC RELEASED BY CHANGEMAKERS… Continue reading UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2021

‘Smoke: Marijuana + Black America’ Will Premiere Wednesday, November 18 at 10 PM

BET announces a new original documentary titled “Smoke: Marijuana + Black America,” set to premiere on Wednesday, November 18th at 10 pm ET/PT. Narrated and executive produced by multi-platinum rapper and entrepreneur, Nasir “Nas” Jones, the two-hour special examines marijuana’s cultural, social, economic, and legal impact on American society and the Black community. Told through… Continue reading ‘Smoke: Marijuana + Black America’ Will Premiere Wednesday, November 18 at 10 PM

Revolt Announces Social Justice Documentary ‘From Pain to Power: A Revolt Special’ to Premiere on Monday, October 26th

Today, REVOLT announced its presentation of a new captivating documentary that takes a close look at the passionate struggle for social equality happening today, and the robust grassroots efforts propelling the movement forward. “From Pain to Power: A REVOLT Special” will premiere on Monday, Oct. 26. “From Pain to Power: A REVOLT Special” spotlights the… Continue reading Revolt Announces Social Justice Documentary ‘From Pain to Power: A Revolt Special’ to Premiere on Monday, October 26th

Soundtrack To Documentary ‘Billie’ About The Legendary Billie Holiday To Be Released November 13

Verve/UMe will release the official companion soundtrack for the anticipated documentary, Billie, about legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday on November 13. Billie: The Original Soundtrack, which will be available on CD, LP and digitally for streaming and download, collects some of Holiday’s most popular songs featured throughout the transfixing film including “God Bless The Child,”… Continue reading Soundtrack To Documentary ‘Billie’ About The Legendary Billie Holiday To Be Released November 13

TV One’s UNCENSORED Returns Sunday, September 6

TV ONE’S UNCENSORED RETURNS WITH A STAR-STUDDED LINE UP THAT TELLS IT ALL IN NEW EPISODES STARTING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 10 P.M./9C  Season 3 to Spotlight Larenz Tate, Tyrese, Eve, Yandy Smith-Harris,  Omari Hardwick, Jenifer Lewis, Debbie Allen and Five New Bonus Episodes     (SILVER SPRING, MD) – August 26, 2020 – TV One‘s original auto-biographical series UNCENSORED… Continue reading TV One’s UNCENSORED Returns Sunday, September 6

Blackville, a Community of Black Creatives, Issues Statement of Equality and Reconciliation to Hollywood

Hashtags and symbolic gestures go only a certain distance. To confront and remove implicit, in-built bias in the entertainment industry and especially Hollywood, a community of creatives have come together to form Blackville. Blackville has recently released a statement addressed to Hollywood and available on its official website. Blackville Founder Built for Black people, by Black… Continue reading Blackville, a Community of Black Creatives, Issues Statement of Equality and Reconciliation to Hollywood

LeBron James’ ‘The Decision’ Explored in New Episode of ‘Backstory’

Ten years ago, ESPN aired The Decision, a controversial live prime time special in which NBA free agent LeBron James announced he would leave his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers and join forces with Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat. The criticism of James and ESPN was immediate, harsh and widespread. The behind-the-scenes developments that… Continue reading LeBron James’ ‘The Decision’ Explored in New Episode of ‘Backstory’

Above the Law: Why Police Almost Never Get Convicted | Complex World

Complex News introduces a new episode of its “Complex World” docuseries today examining the important topic of police accountability and what has held up the process for so long.  The episode titled Above the Law: Why Police Almost Never Get Convicted delves into qualified immunity and how police unions have often prevented departments from disciplining… Continue reading Above the Law: Why Police Almost Never Get Convicted | Complex World

‘The Last Dance’ was The Most-Viewed Documentary Content on ESPN

“The Last Dance” finished strong for its finale, with episodes 9 & 10 averaging 5.6 million viewers across ESPN and ESPN2. Episode 9 (9-10 p.m.) averaged 5.9 million viewers, up 10% from last Sunday, becoming the third most-watched episode of the series, trailing the record-breaking audiences of episodes 1 and 3. Episode 10 (10-11 p.m.)… Continue reading ‘The Last Dance’ was The Most-Viewed Documentary Content on ESPN

Bay Area Hip-Hop Artist Jwalt Debuts Mini-Documentary A Day with Yours Truly

Bay Area hip-hop artist Jwalt debuts his mini-documentary A Day with Yours Truly ahead of the release of his debut album Yours Truly which releases on May 15th. The documentary includes cameos by rappers Too Short, Dave East, Raekwon The Chef, Method Man, and Ghostface Killah.   Jwalt is an 18-year-old rapper, songwriter, poet who… Continue reading Bay Area Hip-Hop Artist Jwalt Debuts Mini-Documentary A Day with Yours Truly

New Documentary on Singer and Civil Rights Icon Marian Anderson in Production for the American Masters Series on PBS

THIRTEEN’s American Masters series and Philip Gittelman Productions, in association with Black Public Media, announced a new documentary on contralto Marian Anderson (1897-1993) in production for PBS. Directed by Emmy- and Peabody Award-winner Rita Coburn, American Masters – Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands (w.t.) will explore the life, career, art and legacy… Continue reading New Documentary on Singer and Civil Rights Icon Marian Anderson in Production for the American Masters Series on PBS

Friends of the Children to Benefit From ‘The Last Dance’ Documentary Featuring Michael Jordan

Basketball legend Michael Jordan has selected Friends of the Children as a beneficiary of The Last Dance, an ESPN and Netflix 10-part documentary series on Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ quest for a sixth championship in 1998 premiering on Sunday, April 19. Jordan has been investing in Friends of the Children since 2018. “What stood… Continue reading Friends of the Children to Benefit From ‘The Last Dance’ Documentary Featuring Michael Jordan

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