CinemaOSSeries · 2025 · 1 Season · TV-MA
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Owning the screen. Owning the story.

21%(8)IMDbDocumentary

Journey through the history of black representation on television, showcasing how black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions.

Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
September 9, 2025
Last aired
September 10, 2025
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Network
HBO

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
Issa Rae

Issa Rae

Self

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross

Self

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

Self

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Self

Justin Simien

Justin Simien

Self

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Self

Mara Brock Akil

Mara Brock Akil

Self

Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe

Self

Larry Wilmore

Larry Wilmore

Self

Creative team
Showrunner
Issa Rae
Issa Rae
Montrel McKay
Produced by
Giselle Bailey
Phil Bertelsen

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