TV-14
2023
1 Seasons
Documentaries
Pop Culture & Celebrities
Time of Essence
: This documentary series highlights the myriad of ways Essence has informed and reflected Black culture in America over the past 50 years.
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1. Chapter One: The 1970s
At the dawn of the '70s, as Black women yearn for representation in media and politics, the legendary Essence magazine is born.
2. Chapter Two: The 1980s
In the '80s, Essence works to portray Black women accurately, fighting the "welfare queen" stereotype, while also dealing with internal strife.
3. Chapter Three: The 1990s
In the '90s, Black women are embracing their power, and Essence is soaring. But Essence misses the mark on a cultural movement they didn't see coming.
4. Chapter Four: The 2000s
In the 2000s, Black women are driving culture, but a takeover by Time Inc. begins to alienate the very demographic Essence was created to empower.
5. Chapter Five: The 2010s to the Future
In the 2010s, Essence is buried in a sea of Time Inc. publications, and the company's resilience is tested, but change is on the horizon.
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