Black + Iconic
| Black + Iconic | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Stanley Nelson Jr. |
| Production company | Firelight Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | BET |
| Release | February 18, 2023 – present |
Black + Iconic is an American television documentary series that premiered on February 18, 2023, on BET.[1][2][3][4] The series highlights black cultural icons, pioneers, and activists to highlight their influence, impact, and legacies.
Episodes
| No. | Title [5][6] | Directed by | Original release date [5][6] | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Style Gods" | Lynne Robinson | February 18, 2023 | 0.25[7] | |
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Host: Billy Porter | |||||
| 2 | TBA | TBD | 2024 | TBD | |
| 3 | TBA | TBD | 2024 | TBD | |
| 4 | TBA | TBD | 2024 | TBD | |
References
- ^ "BET Announces Groundbreaking Four-Part Original Primetime Documentary Series "Black + Iconic" Exploring the Profound Impact and Lasting Influence of Seminal Black Icons in Fashion, Music, Film, and Dance" (Press release). BET. January 30, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "BET ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING FOUR-PART ORIGINAL PRIMETIME DOCUMENTARY SERIES "BLACK + ICONIC" EXPLORING THE PROFOUND IMPACT AND LASTING INFLUENCE OF SEMINAL BLACK ICONS IN FASHION, MUSIC, FILM, AND DANCE" (Press release). BET. January 30, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023 – via BET Press.
- ^ MacCary, Julia; Flam, Charna (February 1, 2023). "BET Announces Black + Iconic: Style Gods Documentary Featuring Billy Porter (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Evan Nicole (February 17, 2023). "Billy Porter Narrates BET's Black + Iconic: Style Gods Documentary". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "BLACK + ICONIC (BET)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Black + Iconic – Season 1 Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 22, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Saturday 2.18.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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