Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (2025)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2025-09-09
Last Air Date: 2025-09-10
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 2
Networks: HBO
Top Cast
- Issa Rae as Self
- Tracee Ellis Ross as Self
- Tyler Perry as Self
- Oprah Winfrey as Self
- Justin Simien as Self
- Debbie Allen as Self
- Mara Brock Akil as Self
- Lena Waithe as Self
- Larry Wilmore as Self
- Shonda Rhimes as Self
Seasons
Miniseries (2025)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: 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.
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Ep. 2: 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.
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