Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising (2022)

6.0/10 40 min Documentary

Overview

Exploring how Black actresses, a historically overlooked and under-valued group in Hollywood, have in recent years begun to ascend to the top echelons of entertainment and American culture. The special examines how Black actresses of Hollywood have become power brokers and the iconic moments and roles have paved the way for them today.

Cast

Deborah Roberts

Self - Host

Linsey Davis

Self - Host

Tessa Thompson

Self

Halle Berry

Self

Debbie Allen

Self

Marla Gibbs

Self

Regina Hall

Self

Jackée Harry

Self

Marcellas Reynolds

Self

Danielle Brooks

Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Oprah Winfrey

Self

Sunny Hostin

Self

Carla Farmer

Self

Robi Reed

Self

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