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Hulu’s upcoming six-part limited docu-series “The 1619 Project,” is an expansion of “The 1619 Project” created by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine.
In keeping with the original project, the 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. The episodes — “Democracy,” “Race,” “Music,” “Capitalism,” “Fear,” and “Justice” — are adapted from essays from The New York Times No. 1 bestselling “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story” and examine how the legacy of slavery shapes different aspects of contemporary American life.
The series, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, is a Lionsgate Production in association with One Story Up Productions, Harpo Films and The New York Times. It was executive produced by Nikole Hannah-Jones; Academy Award®-winning director Roger Ross Williams; Caitlin Roper, an editor of The 1619 Project and The New York Times’ executive producer for film and television; Kathleen Lingo, The New York Times’ editorial director for film and television; and Oprah Winfrey. Peabody Award-winning executive producer Shoshana Guy served as the showrunner.
CAST:
- Nikole Hannah-Jones
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
- Oprah Winfrey
- Nikole Hannah-Jones
- Shoshana Guy
- Roger Ross Williams
- Kathleen Lingo
- Caitlin Roper
DIRECTORS
- Episode 101 “Democracy” – Roger Ross-Williams
- Episode 102 “Race” – Shoshana Guy and Naimah Jabali-Nash
- Episode 103 “Music” – Kamilah Forbes
- Episode 104 “Capitalism” – Christine Turner
- Episode 105 “Fear” – Phil Bertelsen
- Episode 106 “Justice” – Roger Ross-Williams, Jonathan Clasberry
S1 Episode 106 ‘Justice’
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.
Directed By: Jonathan Clasberry & Roger Ross Williams
S1 Episode 105 ‘Fear’
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.
Directed By: Phil Bertelsen
S1 Episode 104 ‘Capitalism’
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.
Directed By: Christine Turner
S1 Episode 103 ‘Music’
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.
Directed By: Kamilah Forbes
S1 Episode 102 ‘Race’
“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.
Directed By: Shoshana Guy and Naimah Jabali-Nash
S1 Episode 101 ‘Democracy’
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.
Directed By: Roger Ross Williams
Contacts
- Jerenny Medrano • Jerenny.Medrano@disney.com
- Brittany Ellis • Brittany.Ellis@abc.com
