For the Culture with Amanda Parris
| For the Culture with Amanda Parris | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | For the Culture |
| Genre | Factual |
| Created by | Amanda Parris |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Amanda Parris |
| Producer | Saman Malik |
| Running time | 44-49 minutes |
| Production company | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Gem |
| Release | January 30, 2024 |
For the Culture with Amanda Parris is a documentary television series that explores pressing issues affecting members of the Black diaspora on a global scale, including education, Black maternal health care, conflicts within Black communities, Black leadership in corporations and institutions, reparations for stolen cultural heritage and the business of Black hair.[1]
Season one of the series premiered on January 30, 2024, on CBC Gem.[1]
In April 2025, the CBC announced the show's renewal for a second season.[2]
Premise
[edit]The series follows Amanda Parris as she travels to various locations to engage with cultural leaders, activists, scholars, and everyday people on issues central to Black communities. Through candid conversations and historical deep dives, For the Culture seeks to make complex issues accessible and compelling. Featured guests include writer and producer Larry Wilmore, best-selling author Bolu Babalola, comedian Gina Yashere, and activist Mwazulu Diyabanza, known for his efforts to reclaim stolen African artifacts.
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Diaspora Wars" | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | January 30, 2024 | |
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Diving into the conflicts that can happen within Black communities, Amanda travels to Grenada, England, New York and Toronto to unpack generations of baggage. | |||||
| 2 | "The Glass Cliff" | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | January 30, 2024 | |
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Amanda considers the cultural reckoning of the past few years and the wave of Black leaders who were appointed during a global crisis: were these leaders set up to fail? | |||||
| 3 | "A Failing Grade" | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | January 30, 2024 | |
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Amanda travels to the UK, US and Canada and questions why Black children frequently fall through the cracks in these public education systems. Is it time for something different? | |||||
| 4 | "The Business of Black Hair" | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | January 30, 2024 | |
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The Black hair industry is worth billions of dollars but those profits are rarely enjoyed by its largest consumer: Black women. Amanda wants to find out why. | |||||
| 5 | "The Standard of Care" | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | January 30, 2024 | |
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Black maternal health is in crisis. Amanda speaks to those on the front lines and asks: What is the standard of care necessary for Black birthing people to feel safe in childbirth? | |||||
| 6 | "Reparations" | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | Saman Malik, Amanda Parris | January 30, 2024 | |
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The renewed global call for reparations is about more than money. Amanda travels to Barbados, London and Paris to find out how the movement is making connections to the climate crisis. | |||||
Awards
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Canadian Screen Awards | 2025 | Best Host in a Variety, Lifestyle, Reality/Competition or Talk Program or Series | Amanda Parris | Pending | |
| Best Direction in a Factual Program or Series | Amanda Parris, Saman Malik | Pending | |||
| Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series | Pending | ||||
| Best Editorial Research | Amanda Parris, Saman Malik, Yasmine Mathurin, Sara Yacobi-Harris, Christine Charles, Christine Jean-Baptiste | Pending |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Yeo, Debra (January 31, 2024). "From France to Barbados, Amanda Parris explores the stories that matter in Black communities". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock, "‘For The Culture With Amanda Parris’ Renewed For Season 2 At Canada’s CBC". Deadline Hollywood, April 1, 2025.
External links
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