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Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'

6.320181 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

A unique portrait of how art and activism for black people in film are indivisible from race and cinema.

DirectorSimon Frederick
WriterSimon Frederick

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Legends and Pioneers
Oct 13, 2018
E2
Black Film Is Not a Genre
Oct 20, 2018
E3
Black is the New Hollywood
Oct 27, 2018

Cast · Directed by Simon Frederick

SF
Simon Frederick
Narrator (voice)
CECarmen Ejogo
Carmen Ejogo
Self
RBReggie Rock Bythewood
Reggie Rock Bythewood
Self
LFLaurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Self
NGNelson George
Nelson George
Self
LHLil Rel Howery
Lil Rel Howery
Self
KLKasi Lemmons
Kasi Lemmons
Self
DODavid Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
Self
DADebbie Allen
Debbie Allen
Self
BJBarry Jenkins
Barry Jenkins
Self
RCRuth E. Carter
Ruth E. Carter
Self
DHDavid Harewood
David Harewood
Self

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Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'?

Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' on Netflix?

No, Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer.

Is Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' for free?

Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'?

Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'?

No — Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.