United Shades of America

TV Series
2016–2022
42m

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W. Kamau Bell in United Shades of America (2016)

W. Kamau Bell visits the historically black colleges and universities to see if there is still a need for them.

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W. Kamau Bell travels America and dives into issues in America such as racism, incarceration, and more.W. Kamau Bell travels America and dives into issues in America such as racism, incarceration, and more.W. Kamau Bell travels America and dives into issues in America such as racism, incarceration, and more.

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Won 5 Primetime Emmys
- 5 wins & 15 nominations total

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Self - Host

Self - Canadian Comedian

Self - Author and Former NBC Reporter

Self - Former Manager of the World Curling Players' Association

Self - Curling Trainer

Self - Manager, Needle Exchange, Toronto Public Health at City of Toronto

Danielle Martin

Self - Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Canada

Melina Laboucan-Massimo

Self - Indigenous Activist, Lubicon Cree First Nation

Self - Curator of the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum

Self - Historian and Author

Self - Author of 'Moving to Canada: A Detailed Immigration Guide from Two Americans Who've Done It'

Samuel Robinson

Self - Public Information Officer - San Quentin

Chief J. Scott Thomson

Camden County Police Chief

Self - Native American Actor

Self - Native American Comedian

Chase Iron Eyes

Self - Native American Activist

Ben-Alex Dupris

Self - Native American Activist

Self - Native American Activist

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United Shades of America (2016) won the 2018 Emmy Award in the Unstructured Reality Program category.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Emma Watson/W. Kamau Bell/Jersey Pizza Boys/The Lucas Brothers (2017)

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10/10

Fearless, inspirational, and highly necessary!

This show is an incredible masterpiece, featuring the crucial narratives of underrepresented and often oppressed racial groups. It dives deep into the concept of inequities in different environments and how our surroundings shape who we are. W. Kamau Bell is a visionary artist and comedian, and his show helps inspire change and inclusiveness.

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Release date
- April 23, 2016 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- A CNN Original Series United Shades of America W. Kamau Bell
Production companies
- All3Media America
- Objective Productions
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Runtime
42 minutes
Color
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