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Black Twitter: A People's History

Based on Jason Parham’s WIRED article “A People’s History of Black Twitter,” this three-part docuseries charts the rise, the movements, the voices and the memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.

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Cast & Crew See All

W. Kamau Bell
Self - Comedian
Ira Madison III
Self
Jemele Hill
Self - Writer + Journalist

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Chapter One

Thu, May 9, 2024

The genesis. The ones you got your whole style from. Believe the hype because the culture doesn't move without us. #AfterDark #MeetMeInTemecula #ThanksgivingClapback. But wait, who all gone' be there?

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Awards

  • 2024 - Gotham TV Award - Breakthrough Nonfiction Series - nominated
  • 2024 - Dorian Award - Best TV Documentary or Documentary Series - nominated
  • 2024 - Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Archival Documentary - nominated
  • 2024 - Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Limited Documentary Series - nominated

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