TV-14
2023
Documentaries
Change Makers
Chapter Two: The 1980s
Season 1, Episode 2
: In the 1980s, Black women are thriving both personally and professionally, yet President Reagan's "welfare queen" stereotype poisons America's perception. Essence works tirelessly to portray Black women accurately while also dealing with internal turmoil.
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About the Series
Time of Essence
This documentary series highlights the ways Essence has informed and reflected Black culture in America over the past 50 years with firsthand commentary from the icons and trailblazers, never-before-seen footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.
SEASON EPISODES FROM EXISTING SERIES ENDPOINT
Episodes
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.
SEASON EPISODES FROM NEW GETSEASON ENDPOINT
Episodes
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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Season 1, Episode 2 - Chapter Two: The 1980s
Starring:
Asha Bandele, Audrey Edwards, Barbara Britton, Beverly Johnson, Boris Kodjoe, Caroline Wanga, Charles Hamilton, Cori Murray, Danyel Smith, Daryl Royster Alexander, Ed Lewis, Emil Wilbekin, Gabby Cudjoe-Wilkes, Gabrielle Union, Gordon Chambers, Halle Berry, Harriette Cole, Iman, Jamilah Lemieux, Jonathan Blount, Kierna Mayo, Linda Villarosa, Marcia Ann Gillespie, Michaela Angela Davis, Mikki Taylor, Noliwe Rooks, Oprah Winfrey, Regina Hall, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sonya Magett, Stephanie Hodges Dunivan, Sunny Hostin, Susan Taylor, Suzanne de Passe, Taraji P. Henson, Teresa Mastin, Vanessa De Luca, Vanessa Williams, Whoopi Goldberg
Release Year:
2023
Rating Information:
TV-14
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