Based on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ #1 New York Times bestseller and originally adapted and staged by the Apollo Theater, this special combines elements of that production - including powerful readings from Coates’ book - with documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation.

Top Cast

Ta-Nehisi CoatesSelf

Angela BassettSelf

Alicia GarzaSelf

Jharrel JeromeSelf

Janet MockSelf

Joe MortonSelf

Wendell PierceSelf

Phylicia RashādSelf