The series gets at the dichotomy of Cosby's life and work In the Black community, he was a genuine hero.Īnd yet. He gave tens of millions of dollars to historically Black colleges and universities. This after his stunning success as a stand-up comedian, appearing on late-night talk shows where Black people were typically scarce. Cosby was the first Black lead in a TV series (“I Spy,” which ran from 1965-68). We hear of his influence on the Black community, Bell included. This is a look at the Cosby saga from a Black perspective, which is crucial. Kamau Bell’s powerful four-part Showtime documentary series about the comedian, television star, cultural icon and accused serial sex offender.īut there’s more to it than that. That is certainly the case with “We Need to Talk About Cosby,” W. It stands to reason that a documentary about Bill Cosby would leave viewers angry, repulsed, sickened. Watch Video: 'We Need To Talk About Cosby' reckons with the comedian's tarnished legacy
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