The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song
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Series Details & Credits
| PBS | Release Date: February 16, 2021 |
Summary:
The four-hour, two-part miniseries hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the history of black churches that began when slaves were brought from Africa to the Americas.
Genre(s):
Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary
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S1:E2. Part Two
Air Date: February 17, 2021
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S1:E1. Part One
Air Date: February 16, 2021
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IndieWire
Feb 18, 2021
Season 1 Review:
The series informs viewers of how slaves passed on a centuries-old story tradition, all the way down to the church’s foundational role as a safe space for African American solidarity where they had no choice but to become one new people. ... It is clear that the Black church is evolving, whether as a competitive, uber-charged contest of thoughts about what it should be, or as a furthering of the civil rights divinatory dictum of social change.
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Feb 16, 2021
Season 1 Review:
"The Black Church" is a celebratory tour of American history, examining the regional contributions to the larger culture of worship, and the churches themselves. Some of my favorite moments in the documentary series are the pensive views inside churches across the country interspersed throughout, with the camera work ensuring that even the most modest praise houses glow.
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TV Guide Magazine
Feb 11, 2021
Season 1 Review:
Fascinating. [15 - 28 Feb 2021, p.11]
Feb 18, 2021
Season 1 Review:
Despite its traditional style, the series distinguishes itself through Gates’ candid interactions with interviewees who range from scholars and theologians to celebrities like Oprah and John Legend. He harmonizes with gospel singers, calls back to preachers and delves into his own faith. The Black Church is the kind of documentary that only someone with a personal connection to the material could make.
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Feb 19, 2021
Season 1 Review:
“The Black Church” feels a bit rushed toward the end, as Gates tries to address the ongoing horrors of racial violence, police killings of unarmed Black men, and younger activists finding the Church doesn’t reflect their progressive views. But even with its flaws, “The Black Church” flows like a river, carrying viewers forward in the tradition of the glorious music that has been an essential element of worship for centuries.
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season 1
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Season 1 Overview
Air Date: February 16, 2021
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S1:E2. Part Two
Air Date: February 17, 2021
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S1:E1. Part One
Air Date: February 16, 2021
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Season 1 Overview