The 1619 Project

The Worst Episodes of The 1619 Project

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In keeping with the original project, this series seeks to reframe the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black...
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6
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6.4
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  1. 5.9/10(192 votes)

    #1 - Race

    S1:E2

    “Race” examines the construct of race as a political invention created to justify the economic exploitation of African people during slavery and promote white supremacy, while tracing the impact that has had on Black women’s bodies and reproductive lives.

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  2. 6.3/10(211 votes)

    #2 - Democracy

    S1:E1

    Told through Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones’ personal story, historical events and the modern fights for voting rights, “Democracy” explores Black America’s centuries-long fight to democratize America and hold it to its founding ideals.

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  3. 6.4/10(136 votes)

    #3 - Capitalism

    S1:E4

    Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family and current labor battles are the lens for “Capitalism”, which explores how slavery formed the bedrock of American capitalism and how this foundation of brutality continues to permeate our deeply unequal economic system.

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  4. 6.4/10(99 votes)

    #4 - Fear

    S1:E5

    A family’s tragic loss. A dramatic day in the life of a protestor. “Fear” explores how modern policing, surveillance and the criminalization of Black Americans draw roots from the slavery era fear of Black rebellion and centuries-long quest for freedom.

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  5. 6.5/10(99 votes)

    #5 - Justice

    S1:E6

    Through Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community fighting for restitution, “Justice” examines the historical events that denied Black Americans the opportunity to build generational wealth and what is owed to descendants of slavery.

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  6. 6.6/10(133 votes)

    #6 - Music

    S1:E3

    From Motown’s wide popularity to funk’s rebellious independence to today’s genre-breaking musicians, “Music” celebrates the “uncapturable spirit” of Black music and maintains that Black music IS American Music.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Race" is the worst rated episode of "The 1619 Project". It scored 5.9/10 based on 192 votes. Directed by Shoshana Guy, Naimah Jabali-Nash and written by N/A, it aired on 1/26/2023. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Democracy".