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Netflix's 'Sunday Best' Celebrates Black Artists' Rise

7/22/2025

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On July 21, Netflix unveiled "Sunday Best," a powerful documentary celebrating "The Ed Sullivan Show" and its pivotal role in elevating Black artists during the 1950s and 1960s, despite rampant racism. Through the stories of legends like Harry Belafonte and Stevie Wonder, the film reveals Sullivan's progressive vision and lasting influence on American culture and integration.

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Story summary

On July 21, Netflix unveiled "Sunday Best," a powerful documentary celebrating "The Ed Sullivan Show" and its pivotal role in elevating Black artists during the 1950s and 1960s, despite rampant racism. Through the stories of legends like Harry Belafonte and Stevie Wonder, the film reveals Sullivan's progressive vision and lasting influence on American culture and integration.