Billy Porter To Host BET Docuseries ‘Black + Iconic: Style Gods’
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BET’s got a new docuseries on the way that’s set to be hosted by none other than Billy Porter.
Porter’s known for stunting on any runway he touches, so it’s only right he narrates the series titled Black + Iconic: Style Gods.
The content will span over four installments and will celebrate “Black cultural icons, pioneers, and activists and their impact, influence and legacies in fashion, music, film, and dance.”
Rightfully, the series will debut during February, Black History Month, and will be directed by Lynne Robinson and produced by Stanley Nelson, founder of Firelight Films.
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It will delve into iconic Black models, designers and style mavens and the history behind them by including archival footage and old interviews.
Of course, the series will speak on the hardships Black people have faced in the fashion industry and the lack of acceptance from legendary white fashion houses.
BET had previously teamed up with the Firelight Films company to produce a 2017 documentary exploring Barack Obama’s journey to becoming President. Now, it’s clear Nelson is ready to re-create the magic with the new offering.
“We’re thrilled to be working with BET again after the success of our first project together, Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama,” said Stanley Nelson, co-founder of Firelight Films and Executive Producer of the Black + Iconic series. “I couldn’t think of a better home for this series celebrating Black icons via the numerous mediums through which Black creatives have made an indelible mark on the culture.”
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