Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): July 7, 2025 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Universal acclaim based on 4 Critic Reviews
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90
The New York TimesLisa KennedyJul 24, 2025
A music journalist-turned-filmmaker, Jenkins had the hip-hop bona fides to guarantee “Sunday Best” would not be a white savior tale. Instead, his film reveals the authentic amity and steadfast values of an ally. Read full review
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Movie NationRoger MooreAug 4, 2025
It’s a reminder of when civility, fair play and principles mattered, of when decent people of influence like Sullivan didn’t think twice about standing up to myopic bigots like Georgia Gov. Herman Talmadge. Read full review
85
Film ThreatAlan NgOct 3, 2025
Sunday Best reminds us that Ed Sullivan’s influence went far beyond introducing legendary performers—he directly influenced the cultural fabric of America. His legacy endures as a testament to the power of television to unite people and move society forward. Read full review
75
Chicago TribuneNina MetzSep 1, 2025
“Sunday Best,” from director Sacha Jenkins (who died this past May), is a fine effort that explores Sullivan’s commitment to pushing back against network forces, sponsors and other interested parties who were opposed to the presence — the celebration, really — of Black people on the show. Read full review
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