Time of Essence

Name: Time of Essence
Released: 2023-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Programa de TV · Documental

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.

2023 · 41m

EPISODIO 1

Chapter One: The 1970s

At the dawn of the '70s, as Black women yearn for representation in media and politics, Essence magazine is born; during this era, while there are wars on the outside for the soul of America, there are also battles taking place within Essence.
EPISODIO 2

Chapter Two: The 1980s

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.
EPISODIO 3

Chapter Three: The 1990s

In the '90s, Black women are embracing their power, and Essence is soaring. But Essence misses the mark on a cultural movement they didn't see coming.
EPISODIO 4

Chapter Four: The 2000s

In the 2000s, Black women are driving culture, but a takeover by Time Inc. begins to alienate the very demographic Essence was created to empower.
EPISODIO 5

Chapter Five: The 2010s to the Future

In the 2010s, Essence is a household name but is buried in a vast library of Time Inc. publications; change is on the horizon when Essence is brought back into Black ownership, but external challenges and internal issues test the company.