Black Girls explores intergenerational
identity, advocacy, healing, and triumph through a series of
powerful individual stories about Black women who have created
opportunities and impact and overcome adversity to improve outcomes
for all
Available exclusively on Comcast’s Black
Experience on Xfinity channel, the ultimate in storytelling from
Black programming partners and film studios
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Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Never Whisper Justice
to premiere Black Girls, a documentary that illustrates the
inspiring stories of multiple Black women, who transcend beyond
their adversities to become advocates in their communities, now
available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity
channel, on X1, Xumo, and Flex. Launched in 2021, Black
Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling
from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a
variety of original documentaries like Black Girls to
showcase Black talent and content creators. The Black Experience on
Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of
Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics
Association.
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Black Girls Documentary Premiers on
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Black Girls, a Never Whisper Justice story, is an
exploration of intergenerational healing that traces the spectrum
of advocacy among Black women from a variety of angles. The
documentary follows the stories of Allyson Felix, the most
decorated athlete in Olympic history; Vanessa Rochelle-Lewis, a
performer, facilitator, educator, writer, and activist for body
positivity; Olympia Auset, Founder of SÜPRMARKT and advocate for
solving America’s food desert crisis; Marley Dias, author and
creator of #1000BlackGirlBooks, which promotes literacy among Black
girls; Jacqueline Alexander Sykes, a visual artist and director of
St. Elmo Village, a sacred community for artists, activists, and
creators interested in providing workshops to advance creative
disciplines and address human concerns; and Alex Elle, a New York
Times bestselling author and mother of three who emphatically
democratizes personal healing as legacy work within her
lineage.
“We’re thrilled to work with writer/director B. Monét and her
team to bring this exclusive premiere to the Black Experience on
Xfinity channel, furthering our commitment to investing in and
showcasing authentic Black stories and culture,” said Loren Hudson,
SVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Cable. “When we launched
this channel, our goal was to facilitate the discovery of films
like Black Girls, while providing a platform for emerging
Black content creators and talent that would allow them to reach
new audiences.”
Black Girls was directed by award-winning filmmaker B.
Monét, who often poses thought-provoking questions about identity,
society, race and culture in her work. Notably, B. Monét directed
the award-winning short film Q.U.E.E.N., which has been screened at
over a dozen festivals, including the Cannes Short Film Corner. She
has worked with several high-profile personalities such as Reese
Witherspoon, Janet Jackson, Rosario Dawson, Chika, Rapsody, #MeToo
founder Tarana Burke and Shangela; in addition to brands such as
Crate and Barrel, Estee Lauder, Uber, OkayAfrica, OkayPlayer and
Hyundai. Recent accomplishments include being chosen as one of the
winners for the Queen Collective, in partnership with Queen
Latifah, Tribeca, and P&G. She is currently reimagining a short
film version of A Star Is Born with Warner Brothers for their 100th
Anniversary.
Producers include Sabrina Schmidt Gordon, an award-winning
documentary filmmaker known for producing and editing films on
cultural and social issues, Tina Charles, an American professional
basketball player for the Women's National Basketball Association
(WNBA) and Jon-Thomas Royston, Co-Founder and CEO of the impact
first creative agency Never Whisper Justice and producer of the
film Black Boys.
“There are films that expand our emotional capacity and then
there are some that move us from bystanders toward action, Black
Girls aims to do both,” said B. Monét. “As uncertainty becomes
a cultural norm, Black Girls highlights how necessary it is to
invest in Black stories if we dare to create a world that honors
each other in unprecedented ways.”
Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination
of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more. Available
at home on Xfinity X1 and Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity
Stream app, the Black Experience on Xfinity features original and
high-quality content from Comcast NBCUniversal and other major
studios, in addition to content from many of Xfinity’s existing
network partners, at no additional cost to Xfinity customers. The
channel is the only one of its kind endorsed by the African
American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the world's largest
group of Black film critics that gives annual awards for excellence
in film and television.
Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel
1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to
instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling. Non-Xfinity
customers will be able to view Black Girls on Xumo Play,
Comcast and Charter’s free ad-supported streaming service app.
About Comcast
Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide,
to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach
hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide.
We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream
leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including
NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible
theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations
& Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more
information.
About Never Whisper
Justice
Never Whisper Justice is a Black-owned, impact-first creative
agency standing at the forefront of social change through authentic
storytelling and strategic marketing. Deeply rooted in a community
of producers, educators and cultural leaders, this agency is
recognized for its ability to build crucial bridges between
impactful narrative and expanding untapped audiences. The company
embodies a movement-oriented philosophy, valuing alignment with
partners who prioritize making a difference. This dedication to
creative storytelling and resonance is matched by a proven track
record of launching effective social campaigns that exemplify a
profound commitment to its name. Visit neverwhisperjustice.com for
more information.
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