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Direction
Stanley Nelson weaves archival gold with voices that deserved microphones centuries ago.
Writing
Narration that doesn't flinch—names names, names systems, names the lie.
Production
Stunning period visuals that make Black business history look like the epic it is.

Director
Stanley Nelson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes