![]() ![]() ![]() Part of Hannah-Jones’ appeal is that she’s no purist. The episode is studded with heart-wrenching footage of blackface performers mocking Black joy, and anchored by conversations with Times critic Wesley Morris and disco pioneer Nile Rodgers. The show ranges widely: One compelling installment, in the middle of the series’ run, contemplates the role of music in Black American life. Episodes toggle newsmagazine style between interviews and more general observations about history and culture, including Hannah-Jones’ personal story as a biracial woman with roots in the South. This helps make the documentary feel novel, even as it restages for a new medium a conversation Hannah-Jones has been having for some time. ![]()
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