The documentary series is dynamic, thought-provoking, and intimate. Amanda embarks on a revealing journey. She explores some of the most significant stories affecting Black people globally.
In this immersive documentary series, award-winning writer, executive producer, and host Amanda Parris creates space for urgent discussions. She steps away from the social media wars. The discussions are thought-provoking and centered on Blackness and the experiences of Black people. She travels to the heart of these stories. Amanda engages with cultural leaders, activists, scholars, and everyday individuals. Participants include writer and producer Larry Wilmore. Another participant is best-selling author Bolu Babalola. Others are comedian Gina Yashere and the “Robin Hood of Restitution” Mwazulu Diyabanza. They discuss important topics like reparations, Black maternal health, and the business of Black hair and more. Each episode forges transnational connections and takes the conversation beyond the hashtags. Blending travel, in-depth interviews, and quick history lessons, For the Culture highlights these essential conversations from the margins. It brings them to the forefront in an insightful and entertaining way.
Streaming on CBC Gem.
