Cultureshock
Cultureshock takes an in-depth look at the untold stories behind watershed moments in pop culture that have had a lasting impact on our society.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- A+E Networks
- Documentary
- TV-14
Cultureshock takes an in-depth look at the untold stories behind watershed moments in pop culture that have had a lasting impact on our society.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Michael Jackson's Final Curtain Call
Mon, Jun 25, 2018 43 mins
On the ninth anniversary of his tragic death, this heartbreaking and celebratory documentary is a fast-moving cultural critique on the day that Michael Jackson passed away.
Episode 2
The Osbornes: The Price of Reality
Mon, Jul 2, 2018 43 mins
This documentary takes a look at the story behind the groundbreaking reality TV series that catapulted the Osborne family into the global spotlight. Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly talk about the fact, fiction, and the slippery line between the two.
Episode 3
The Rise of Trash TV
Mon, Jul 9, 2018 57 mins
This documentary takes a look at the rise of the raw and salacious real-life television theatre of tabloid talk shows like "The Jerry Springer Show" and "Geraldo".
Episode 4
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
Mon, Jul 16, 2018 64 mins
A profile of the cult classic coming-of-age series that captured the sad yet humorous difficulties of teenage life, and for the first time, offered protagonists who weren't stereotypical 'jocks and brains'. Cancelled after just one season, the series holds the unique position of still ranking high on Time Magazine's Greatest 100 Television Shows of All Time.
Episode 5
Chris Rock's "Bring the Pain"
Mon, Oct 15, 2018 56 mins
Comedian and Emmy Award® winner W. Kamau Bell ("United Shades of America") steps behind the camera to direct this film about how Chris Rock changed the face of comedy with his seminal 1996 special "Bring the Pain." In his own words, Rock recounts how after being fired from SNL and upstaged by Martin Lawrence at his own show, he looked to challenge himself in a way he never had before. Rock pushed himself creatively, leading to the development of more personal and provocative material. He performed tirelessly in small clubs, perfecting his new technique. The result was his HBO special, widely considered a revelatory work with a bold style that changed the conversation about race in popular culture, as well as the face of comedy forever.
