Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times and Lionsgate are teaming for a series of feature films and TV shows based on “The 1619 Project”.
The Times debuted “The 1619 Project” series almost a year ago to re-examine the legacy of slavery in the United States on the 400th anniversary of the first Africans’ arrival in Virginia. It shows how slavery shaped all aspects of society, from music and law to education and the arts.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, who was the architect of the series, won a 2020 Pulitzer Prize for commentary for her work. She will serve as the creative leader and producer in developing feature films, television series, documentaries, unscripted programming and other forms of entertainment with Black creative voices.
Caitlin Roper, an editor of “The 1619 Project” and head of scripted entertainment at the Times, will also produce.
Source: Deadline
