Todd Boyd

Todd Boyd

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Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Title: Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Character: Self
Released: October 27, 2022
Type: Movie
Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.
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Title: Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution
Released: June 29, 2022
Type: TV
The two-part documentary event “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” explores the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule society’s injustices and to articulate the Black experience in America. The series examines Black comedy through a unique lens, tracing the evolution and social awakening of the courageous comedians who dared to push against the constraints of their time and spoke truth to power.
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Title: We Need to Talk About Cosby
Character: Self
Released: January 30, 2022
Type: TV
During his nearly 50 years in show business, Bill Cosby became one of the most recognizable Black celebrities in America. With a career that included an astronomical rise on television in the mid-1960s; work in children’s programming and education; legendary stand-up performances and albums; and an epoch-defining hit sitcom, The Cosby Show, Cosby was a model of Black excellence for millions of Americans. But now, thanks to the brave and painful testimonies of dozens of women, we know there was a sinister reality to the man once extolled as “America’s Dad.”
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Title: Muhammad Ali
Character: Self - Panelist
Released: September 19, 2021
Type: TV
Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.
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Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
Title: Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
Character: Self
Released: September 9, 2021
Type: Movie
From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals.
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Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James
Title: Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James
Character: Self
Released: June 15, 2021
Type: Movie
This profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James captures the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.
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Title: The Story of Late Night
Character: Self
Released: May 2, 2021
Type: TV
A six-part docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through late-night television’s most memorable moments. Spanning a more than 60-year history of engaging with, adapting to and influencing our rapidly changing society, late-night television has grown into a thriving entertainment phenomenon and vitally important cultural institution.
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Rodman: For Better or Worse
Title: Rodman: For Better or Worse
Character: Self - Professor, USC, Race & Popular Culture
Released: September 1, 2019
Type: Movie
While Rodman is no doubt one of the greatest talents in NBA history, he is just as famous for his off-court exploits. 30 for 30 explores the reasons behind him becoming the character he is known as today.
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I Am Richard Pryor
Title: I Am Richard Pryor
Character: Self - Writer and Historian
Released: March 12, 2019
Type: Movie
The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who transcended racial and social barriers with his honest, irreverent and biting humor.
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Title: American Style
Released: January 13, 2019
Type: TV
An examination of how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time. Using archival footage and interviews with fashion experts and cultural figures, the series highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture, giving audiences a front row seat to the runway of American history.
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Title: Shut Up and Dribble
Character: Self - Professor, USC
Released: November 3, 2018
Type: TV
An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
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Title: The Nineties
Character: Self
Released: July 9, 2017
Type: TV
Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the decade that gave us the Internet, DVDs, and other cultural and political milestones.
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The L.A. Riots: 25 Years Later
Title: The L.A. Riots: 25 Years Later
Character: Self
Released: April 23, 2017
Type: Movie
HISTORY brings you an all-encompassing documentary event cantered around the 25th anniversary of the LA Riots, the most destructive riot in American history that left 53 people dead and caused over a billion dollars in damage.
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Title: The History of Comedy
Character: Self
Released: February 9, 2017
Type: TV
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
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Runnin' Rebels of UNLV
Title: Runnin' Rebels of UNLV
Character: Himself
Released: March 12, 2011
Type: Movie
From 1973 to 1992, the hottest action in Las Vegas was the University of Nevada, Las Vegas men's basketball team and their controversial coach Jerry Tarkanian. Led by 'Tark the Shark' and a rotating group of future NBA stars, the team became a dynasty as they went on to four NCAA Final Fours, winning one NCAA title in 1990, before collapsing in scandal and controversy.
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Title: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
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Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound
Title: Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound
Character: Self
Released: January 15, 2008
Type: Movie
Documentary about the writing and recording of Quincy Jones' score for Norman Jewison's 1967 film IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT.
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Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
Title: Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
Character: Self
Released: January 15, 2008
Type: Movie
Documentary featuring interviews with director Norman Jewison and others providing an in-depth look at the production of the 1967 film IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT.