Explore All Black Stories and Visionaries with Peacock
At Peacock, we're proud to feature some of the greatest movies and TV shows that tell Black stories, feature Black talent and are created by Black filmmakers. Celebrate the Black experience with us!
Black Stories to Celebrate
Black Comedians to Adore
Black History and Documentaries to Remember
Black Love to Indulge
Black Girl Magic
Black Musicians to Admire
Classic Black Movies and TV Shows to Cherish
A Raisin in the Sun
Movie • 1961
Proud members of a Chicago family argue over a $10,000 insurance windfall, each offering differing views on what to do with the money.
Sanford & Son
TV Series • 1972
Cranky, scheming Fred Sanford runs a Los Angeles junkyard with his son and business partner Lamont.
Good Times
TV Series • 1974
Florida and James Evans struggle to raise their kids, J.J., Thelma and Michael, in a Chicago housing project during the 1970s.
Black Athletes & Sports to Respect
We Could Be King
Documentary • 2014
When two rival Philadelphia high schools are forced to merge due to drastic budget cuts, the combined football teams work to overcome years of fierce rivalry both on and off the field.
A Most Beautiful Thing
Documentary • 2020
The first African American high-school rowing team from the West Side of Chicago.
The Drew
Documentary • 2015
The story of an elite summer basketball league, the community that birthed it, the man who led it, and the players that call it home.
More Than Gold
Documentary • 2016
Chronicling Jesse Owens' historic four-gold-medal performance at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was the first Black performer on television?
Ethel Waters was the first Black performer seen on television. Her one-night variety special, The Ethel Waters Show, aired on NBC in 1939.
- Who was the first black screenwriter to be nominated for an Emmy?
Louis S. Peterson was the first nominated screenwriter in 1957 for NBC’s Goodyear Playhouse episode “Joey,” which starred Anthony Perkins in the title role. David Mills got nominated in both 1996 and 1997 for NYPD Blue and Shonda Rhimes in 2006 for Grey’s Anatomy.
- Who was the first Black entertainer to have a network TV series?
Nat King Cole was the first Black entertainer with a network TV series. The Nat King Cole Show ran on NBC in 1956-1957.
- What is Black History Month?
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. history of Black, African-American, and Afro-Latinx communities.
- When is Black History Month?
February is Black History Month.
- How do I watch Black History Month movies and TV shows on Peacock?
You can watch Black-led movies and TV shows on Peacock. Just sign up today with a Peacock account and start streaming on your TV or Smartphone. View the full list of supported streaming devices.
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