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Hollywood Black•Season 1•Episode 2

The Defiant Ones

5.8/10 · 20 votesAug 18, 202459 min

Ranked #2 of 4 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

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Following the unrest of the 1960s, Black filmmakers look to celebrate Black culture on screen. As Hollywood begins to see dollar signs, Black actors and directors try to maintain their dignity without selling out.

Directed byJustin Simien

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E1 5.9

Built on Our Backs

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The Defiant Ones

E3 4.3

The Price of Admission

E4 4.6

Dear Black People

Cast18

Ava DuVernay

Self

Boots Riley

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Charles Burnett

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Charles Lane

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Cheryl Boone Isaacs

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Cheryl Dunye

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Cynthia Erivo

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Darnell Martin

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Donald Bogle

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Elvis Mitchell

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Erika Alexander

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Ernest R. Dickerson

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Crew1

Justin Simien

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Defiant Ones" is episode 2 of Hollywood Black season 1. It scored 5.8/10 from 20 votes, ranking #2 of 4 episodes this season (season average 5.2). Directed by Justin Simien, it aired on August 18, 2024.

Next: E3 · The Price of Admission Best of Season 1