Miniseries · HBO
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
Owning the screen. Owning the story.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Tyler Perry
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2 eps
Oprah Winfrey
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2 eps
Justin Simien
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Debbie Allen
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2 eps
Mara Brock Akil
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2 eps
Lena Waithe
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2 eps
Larry Wilmore
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2 eps
Shonda Rhimes
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1 eps
Cord Jefferson
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1 eps
Ava DuVernay
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1 eps
Byron Allen
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1 eps
Terence Nance
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1 eps
Marla Gibbs
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1 eps
Norman Lear
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1 eps
Anthony Anderson
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1 eps
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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1 eps
Swizz Beatz
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1 eps
Tamera Mowry-Housley
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1 eps
Stan Lathan
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1 eps
Janet Mock
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1 eps
Dominique Jackson
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1 eps
The story
What it's about
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.
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
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Dave Becky
Executive producer
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Montrel McKay
Executive producer
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Jonathan Berry
Executive producer
Lisa Heller
Executive producer
John Ealer
Executive producer
Nancy Abraham
Executive producer
Sara Rodriguez
Executive producer
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John Maggio
Executive producer
Rachel Dretzin
Executive producer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Dave BeckyExecutive Producer
- Montrel McKayExecutive Producer
- Jonathan BerryExecutive Producer
- Phil BertelsenProducer
- Lisa HellerExecutive Producer
- John EalerExecutive Producer
Direction
- Phil BertelsenDirector
- Giselle BaileyDirector
Cinematography
- Stephen BaileyDirector of Photography
- Eric ColemanDirector of Photography
Music
- Matthew HeadOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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- YouTube TVStreaming
- HBO MaxStreaming
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