Series· 2025TV-MA
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
“Owning the screen. Owning the story.”
★2.1IMDbDocumentary
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television is a 2025 English documentary series. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, rated TV-MA. The cast is led by Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross and Tyler Perry. It holds an IMDb rating of 2.1.
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.
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E1Part 1: Seen· 76mFrom 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.
E2Part 2: HeardFinale· 95mThe 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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- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television is rated TV-MA. Check your platform's maturity guidance before watching with children.
- How many seasons of Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television are there?
- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television has 1 season and 2 episodes. All seasons available in India stream on JioHotstar.
- When did Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television first air?
- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television first aired on 9 September 2025.