HBO orders an Issa Rae-produced documentary on Black TV history

The Hollywood Reporter

The two-part Seen & Heard will explore the history of Black television through the eyes of the trailblazers who produced, created and starred in a number of groundbreaking series. "Black people have such a rich, but often unacknowledged history in Hollywood," said Rae, the co-creator and star of HBO's Insecure. "We have defined American culture and influenced generations time and time again across the globe. I'm honored to pair with Ark Media to center and celebrate the achievements of those who paved a way for so many of us to tell our stories on television." Who Killed Malcolm X? co-director Phil Bertelsen will direct the documentary, as well as serve as producer.