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Hollywood Black

3.020241 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of…

ProducersJustin Simien·Shayla Harris

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MGM Amazon ChannelMGM Amazon ChannelCBC GemCBC Gem
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Built on Our Backs
Aug 11, 2024 1.0
E2
The Defiant Ones
Aug 18, 2024 1.0
E3
The Price of Admission
Aug 25, 2024 1.0
E4
Dear Black People
Sep 1, 2024 1.0

Cast

ADAva DuVernay
Ava DuVernay
Self
BRBoots Riley
Boots Riley
Self
CBCharles Burnett
Charles Burnett
Self
CLCharles Lane
Charles Lane
Self
CI
Cheryl Boone Isaacs
Self
CDCheryl Dunye
Cheryl Dunye
Self
CECynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo
Self
DMDarnell Martin
Darnell Martin
Self
DBDonald Bogle
Donald Bogle
Self
EMElvis Mitchell
Elvis Mitchell
Self
EAErika Alexander
Erika Alexander
Self
EDErnest R. Dickerson
Ernest R. Dickerson
Self

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Hollywood Black — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hollywood Black?

Hollywood Black is streaming on MGM and CBC Gem in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hollywood Black on Netflix?

No, Hollywood Black is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on MGM and CBC Gem.

Is Hollywood Black on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hollywood Black isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on MGM and CBC Gem instead.

Where can I watch Hollywood Black for free?

Hollywood Black is available to stream free (with ads) on CBC Gem in Canada.

How many seasons are in Hollywood Black?

Hollywood Black has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of Hollywood Black out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Hollywood Black are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Hollywood Black?

No — Hollywood Black ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.