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Making Black America

2022·Show
4Episodes in1Season
IMDb2.7
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and storytelling

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Through The Grapevine

A chronicle of the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people—beyond the reach of the “White gaze.” Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. sits with noted scholars, politicians, cultural leaders, and old friends to discuss this world behind the color line and what it looks like today.
African American HistorySocial CommentaryDocumentary SeriesCultural ExplorationScholarly InsightsCommunity ResilienceHistorical AnalysisIdentity FormationAmerican Studies

Crew

Directed by:
Shayla Harris, Stacey L. Holman
Written by:
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Produced by:
Deborah Clancy Porfido, Kevin Burke

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Making Black America legally?

HooplaPBS DocumentariesWETA+

Making Black America is included with a subscription to WETA+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Making Black America worth watching?

43
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 2.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Making Black America have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes.

Is Making Black America based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Making Black America air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Making Black America in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Making Black America?

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