‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ Review: Ambitious Two-Part Apple TV+ Doc Gives a State of the Industry for Black Actors

‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ Review: Ambitious Two-Part Apple TV+ Doc Gives a State of the Industry for Black Actors

Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, Denzel Washington, Whoopi Goldberg, Halle Berry, and more speak about where Hollywood has been for Black talent — and where it's going.

Jamie Foxx speaks on the exclusion of black actors in Hollywood. In her two-part documentary, available on Apple TV + this Friday, the Oscar-winning actor and producer denounces a system that, under the guise of diversity, perpetuates inequalities.

Black Women Are Disappearing From Film and TV

Film and television have long served as a pivotal platform for representation, reflecting the cultural evolution of multiple generations. In the late ’80s and ’90s, shows such as Good Times, Family Matters, Moesha, and Sister, Sister not only brought Black characters into the mainstream but also created a strong, diverse presence in entertainment. Actresses like Countess Vaughn, Tatyana Ali, Brandy, and Tichina Arnold became household names, est…

Black Hollywood Stars Take Center Stage in Groundbreaking Apple TV+ Documentary

Hollywood’s black stars are stepping into the spotlight like never before. Today, Apple TV+ presents a two-part documentary that pays homage to the black actors who revolutionized the film industry. Through sheer talent, perseverance, and hard work, these trailblazers carved out their place in Tinseltown. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill Hollywood exposé. We’re talking unprecedented access and candid interviews that reveal what it truly means to …