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A Mini Series by Simon Frederick

2018|Docuseries|1 Season

THEY’VE GOTTA HAVE US is a timely look at the impact of art, activism, and race on Black Cinema over three generations featuring in-depth interviews with some of Hollywood’s most iconic voices, including Harry Belafonte, Diahann Carroll, John Singleton, Robert Townsend, David Oyelowo, John Boyega, Kasi Lemmons, Barry Jenkins, and many more! This three-part documentary series was conceived, produced, and directed by Simon Frederick, a UK-based self-taught artist, photographer, filmmaker, and broadcaster.

Directed by Simon Frederick • Screenplay by Simon Frederick • Produced by Simon Frederick

This isn’t a simple story, but it’s a crucial and lively one, made all the more relevant by the current renaissance in black filmmaking

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They’ve Gotta Have Us

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A Mini Series by Simon Frederick

2018|Docuseries|1 Season

THEY’VE GOTTA HAVE US is a timely look at the impact of art, activism, and race on Black Cinema over three generations featuring in-depth interviews with some of Hollywood’s most iconic voices, including Harry Belafonte, Diahann Carroll, John Singleton, Robert Townsend, David Oyelowo, John Boyega, Kasi Lemmons, Barry Jenkins, and many more! This three-part documentary series was conceived, produced, and directed by Simon Frederick, a UK-based self-taught artist, photographer, filmmaker, and broadcaster.

Directed by Simon Frederick • Screenplay by Simon Frederick • Produced by Simon Frederick

This isn’t a simple story, but it’s a crucial and lively one, made all the more relevant by the current renaissance in black filmmaking

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