A program that explores the Black experience from a multiplicity of perspectives.

Directors Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert (Oscar winners for last year’s “American Factory”) capture a special event by comedian (and co-director) Dave Chappelle on June 6, 2020, at the Wirrig Pavilion in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The title “8:46” references both the eight minutes and 46 seconds that police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of George Floyd and Chappelle’s time of birth, which was 8:46 AM. In his performance, Chappelle pointedly addresses Floyd’s death and the protests it inspired, and discusses the history of violence against African Americans in the U.S.

8:46

Through four letters to victims, author Laurence Ralph chronicles the history of torture in Chicago and the burgeoning activist movement against police violence.

The Torture Letters

Single father Deon “Sonnie” Casey, who has faced hardship, is determined to provide a better life for his son, and finds strength and solace in competitive weightlifting.

Sonnie

In 1963, Ed Dwight Jr. was poised to be NASA’s first Black astronaut, but he never made it into space.

The Lost Astronaut

The story of three African Americans in Pittsburgh who create the nation’s first-ever Black beer festival.

A Fresh Perspective

Faith E. Briggs runs 150 miles through three of the country’s national monuments and explores the place of Black people in public lands.

This Land

On Bay Area Rapid Transit trains, street dancers engage in turfing, an Oakland-born dance form with roots in gang culture that combines elements of tutting, gliding, and bone breaking.

Turf Nation

A dedicated Black dance teacher continues working with and inspiring his current and former students even after his nationally recognized arts high school in Gary, Ind., is closed by the state.

Larry from Gary

Q&amp;A with subject Dave Chappelle and directors Steven Bognar &amp; Julia Reichert, moderated by documentarian Kamau Bilal

8:46 Q&A

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Illinois

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