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The Best Episodes of Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' Season 1

Every episode of Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' Season 1

A unique portrait of how art and activism for black people in film are indivisible from race and cinema.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' Season 1 Episode 1 - Legends and Pioneers
    7.2/10(47 votes)

    #1 - Legends and Pioneers

    S1:E1

    Harry Belafonte, Earl Cameron and Diahann Carroll share candid recollections about what it was like to be a pioneer in a white world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' Season 1 Episode 2 - Black Film Is Not a Genre
    7.1/10(42 votes)

    #2 - Black Film Is Not a Genre

    S1:E2

    A look at how black film-makers regained their voice, following an era when only white directors told prominent black stories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' Season 1 Episode 3 - Black is the New Hollywood
    6.6/10(41 votes)

    #3 - Black is the New Hollywood

    S1:E3

    Documentary looking at how black movies are no longer seen as a genre and black filmmakers are no longer seen as non-bankable.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Legends and Pioneers" is the best rated episode of "Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/13/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Black Film Is Not a Genre".