Hollywood Black (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 3.7
Released in 2024, Hollywood Black is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of the black experience in Hollywood and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story – in brilliant color.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Black stars Ava DuVernay as Self, Boots Riley as Self, Charles Burnett as Self and Charles Lane as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Hollywood Black has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Black tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Black (2024)?
- In US, Hollywood Black is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hollywood Black worth watching?
- Hollywood Black holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Black?
- Hollywood Black stars Ava DuVernay, Boots Riley, Charles Burnett, Charles Lane and Cheryl Boone Isaacs.
- When was Hollywood Black released?
- Hollywood Black was released in 2024.