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Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel

200159mMovieDocumentary

Profiles the life of performer Hattie McDaniel, the first Black American to win an Oscar, and her unapologetic resilience in the face of critics.

DirectorMadison Davis Lacy
WritersMaia Harris·Madison Davis Lacy
ProducersJessica Falcon·Marc Juris

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Cast · Directed by Madison Davis Lacy

WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Self - Host
HMHattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel
Self (archive footage)
JAJean Arthur
Jean Arthur
Self (archive footage)
FBFay Bainter
Fay Bainter
Self (archive footage)
WBWillie Best
Willie Best
Self (archive footage)
HB
Hugh Butts
Self - Psychiatrist
NCNell Carter
Nell Carter
Self
CCClaudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert
Self (archive footage)
TC
Thomas Cripps
Self - Film Historian
BCBing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Self (archive footage)
GEGerald Early
Gerald Early
Self - Cultural Historian
CGClark Gable
Clark Gable
Self (archive footage)

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Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel — streaming FAQ

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Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

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No, Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 21, 2001. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.