Documentary

We Need to Talk About Cosby

During his nearly 50 years in show business, Bill Cosby became one of America's most recognizable black celebrities: his career was a model of excellence for millions of Americans, until the painful testimonies of dozens of women uncovered the sinister grimace behind the smile of the so-called America's dad.

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Created By

W. Kamau Bell

Status

Ended

Original Name

We Need to Talk About Cosby

First Air Date

January 30, 2022

Last Air Date

February 20, 2022

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English, French

Networks

Showtime

Part 4
S01E04

Part 4

After spending the early aughts perched on the high horse of respectability politics, Cosby falls down to Earth. Hannibal Buress tells a joke in Philadelphia, a chorus of survivors speak out, and a culture is ready to listen. There are two trials, a conviction, incarceration, appeal, and, in 2021, an overturned verdict. Now there is a debate to be had about what to do with the art that people loved and the larger systemic problems that the Cosby story lays bare.

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