Powerful stories of black experiences and the legacy of slavery.

This four-part limited series uncovers the truth of a thousand years of slavery around the world, as leading Black actors, celebrities, and influencers such as Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O’Brien, CCH Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill go on journeys to confront their personal connection to slavery and how that legacy reverberates today. From Africa to the Caribbean, from New Orleans to Istanbul, this special series explores slavery’s lasting and personal impact on individuals and society to reframe history.

Narrated by two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance. 

Executive produced by James Blue, Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance

Watch on Paramount+