The 1619 Project

"The greatest story never told."

2023-01-26 Documentary TV-MA

In keeping with the original project, this series seeks to reframe the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.

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First Aired

2023-01-26
Last Aired

2023-02-09
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Hulu

Keywords:

slavery miniseries black history usa history based on magazine, newspaper or article

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Season 1

1. Democracy

Told through Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones’ personal story, historical events and ...More

Told through Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones’ personal story, historical events and the modern fights for voting rights, “Democracy” explores Black America’s centuries-long fight to democratize America and hold it to its founding ideals.Less

62mins 2023-01-26

2. Race

“Race” examines the construct of race as a political invention created to justify the economic exploit...More

“Race” examines the construct of race as a political invention created to justify the economic exploitation of African people during slavery and promote white supremacy, while tracing the impact that has had on Black women’s bodies and reproductive lives.Less

56mins 2023-01-26

3. Music

From Motown’s wide popularity to funk’s rebellious independence to today’s genre-breaking musicians, “...More

From Motown’s wide popularity to funk’s rebellious independence to today’s genre-breaking musicians, “Music” celebrates the “uncapturable spirit” of Black music and maintains that Black music IS American Music.Less

61mins 2023-02-02

4. Capitalism

Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family and current labor battles are the lens for “Capitalism”, which explores ho...More

Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family and current labor battles are the lens for “Capitalism”, which explores how slavery formed the bedrock of American capitalism and how this foundation of brutality continues to permeate our deeply unequal economic system.Less

62mins 2023-02-02

5. Fear

A family’s tragic loss. A dramatic day in the life of a protestor. “Fear” explores how modern policing...More

A family’s tragic loss. A dramatic day in the life of a protestor. “Fear” explores how modern policing, surveillance and the criminalization of Black Americans draw roots from the slavery era fear of Black rebellion and centuries-long quest for freedom.Less

58mins 2023-02-09

6. Justice

Through Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community fighting for restitution, “Justice...More

Through Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community fighting for restitution, “Justice” examines the historical events that denied Black Americans the opportunity to build generational wealth and what is owed to descendants of slavery.Less