TV-14
2023
Documentaries
Change Makers
Chapter Two: The 1980s
Season 1, Episode 2
: In the 1980s, Black women are thriving both personally and professionally, yet President Reagan's "welfare queen" stereotype poisons America's perception. Essence works tirelessly to portray Black women accurately while also dealing with internal turmoil.
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About the Series
Time of Essence
This documentary series highlights the ways Essence has informed and reflected Black culture in America over the past 50 years with firsthand commentary from the icons and trailblazers, never-before-seen footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.
Episodes
1. Chapter One: The 1970s
At the dawn of the '70s, as Black women yearn for representation in media and po...
2. Chapter Two: The 1980s
In the '80s, Essence works to portray Black women accurately, fighting the "welf...
3. Chapter Three: The 1990s
In the '90s, Black women are embracing their power, and Essence is soaring. But ...
4. Chapter Four: The 2000s
In the 2000s, Black women are driving culture, but a takeover by Time Inc. begin...
5. Chapter Five: The 2010s to the Future
In the 2010s, Essence is buried in a sea of Time Inc. publications, and the comp...
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Season 1, Episode 2 - Chapter Two: The 1980s
Release Year:
2023
Rating Information:
TV-14
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