Time of Essence

TV-14

2023

Documentaries

Change Makers

Chapter Three: The 1990s

Season 1, Episode 3

: In the 1990s, Essence subscribership is soaring, and the team fearlessly embraces hard-hitting stories about the power of Black women. But with this success comes competition, and Essence misses the mark on a cultural movement they didn't see coming.

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Time of Essence

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.

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SEASON EPISODES FROM EXISTING SERIES ENDPOINT

Episodes

Season 1

Chapter One: The 1970s

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.

Chapter Two: The 1980s

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.

Chapter Three: The 1990s

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.

Chapter Four: The 2000s

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.

Chapter Five: The 2010s to the Future

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

Season 1

Chapter One: The 1970s

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.

Chapter Two: The 1980s

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.

Chapter Three: The 1990s

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.

Chapter Four: The 2000s

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.

Chapter Five: The 2010s to the Future

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 1, Episode 3 - Chapter Three: The 1990s

Starring: 

Barbara Britton, Beverly Johnson, Caroline Wanga, Cori Murray, Dan Gasby, Ed Lewis, Harriette Cole, Isis Sapp-Grant, Kierna Mayo, Linda Villarosa, Clara Villarosa, Michaela Angela Davis, Mikki Taylor, Oprah Winfrey, Rae Lewis Thornton, Sonya Magett, Stephanie Hodges Dunivan, Susan Taylor, Danyel Smith, Jamilah Lemieux, Teresa Mastin, Noliwe Rooks, Halle Berry, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sunny Hostin, Taraji P. Henson, Whoopi Goldberg, Boris Kodjoe, Regina Hall, Taye Diggs

Release Year: 

2023

Rating Information: 

TV-14

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