We Need to Talk About Cosby TV Series (2022) – Watch Online, Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Platform, Trailer, Poster, Review
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| Genre | Documentary, Biography, Crime, History |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Season | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Original release | January 30 – February 20, 2022 |
| Running time | 58-60 minutes |
| Age rating | TV-MA |
| Starring | Doug E. Doug, Godfrey, Chris Spencer |
| Directed by | W. Kamau Bell |
| Executive producers | W. Kamau Bell, Andrew Fried, Katie A. King, Dane Lillegard, Jordan Wynn, Sarina Roma, Vinnie Malhotra |
| Cinematography | Hans Charles, Alexander D. Paul |
| Edited by | Jennifer Brooks, Meg Ramsay, Tucker Capps, Jeremy Lusk, Grant MacDowell |
| Music by | Vernon Reid |
| Production companies | Showtime Documentary Films Boardwalk Pictures WKB Industries |
| Original network | Showtime |
Cast & Characters
- Doug E. Doug as Self
- Godfrey as Self
- Chris Spencer as Self
- Kliph Nesteroff as Self
- Marc Lamont Hill as Self
- Renee Graham as Self
- Gloria Hendry as Self
- Lili Bernard as Self
- Lise-Lotte Lublin as Self
- Jelani Cobb as Self
- Roland Martin as Self
- Maureen Ryan as Self
- Kierna Mayo as Self
- Jamilah King as Self
- Michael Jai White as Self
- Joseph C. Phillips as Self
- Wayne Federman as Self
- Jemele Hill as Self
Storyline
A revealing four-part documentary series from writer/director W. Kamau Bell that offers a deeply personal exploration of Bill Cosby’s descent from “America’s Dad” to alleged sexual predator. Exploring the complex story of Cosby’s life and work, Bell invites comedians, educators, journalists, and Cosby survivors to have a refreshingly candid, first-of-its-kind conversation about the man, his career, and his crimes. Bell takes an unfiltered look at his legacy and the unexpected ramifications for an industry that enabled him.—SHOWTIME
About We Need to Talk About Cosby TV Series
We Need to Talk About Cosby is an American documentary miniseries directed and produced by W. Kamau Bell. It explores the life and career of Bill Cosby up to his sexual assault cases, through conversations with comedians, journalists, and survivors.
We Need to Talk About Cosby Release Date
We Need to Talk About Cosby had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2022. It was released on January 30, 2022, on Showtime.
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Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Peabody Awards | Documentary honoree | We Need to Talk About Cosby | Won |
| 2022 | Black Reel Awards for Television | Outstanding Television Documentary or Special | We Need to Talk About Cosby | Won |
| 2022 | Cinema Eye Honours | Outstanding Nonfiction Series | We Need to Talk About Cosby | Nominated |
| 2022 | Cinema Eye Honours | Outstanding Broadcast Editing | Meg Ramsay | Won |
| 2022 | Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards | Best Limited Documentary Series | We Need to Talk About Cosby | Nominated |
| 2022 | Gotham Independent Film Awards | Breakthrough Nonfiction Series | We Need to Talk About Cosby | Won |
| 2022 | Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards | Best Streaming Docuseries or Non-Fiction Series | We Need to Talk About Cosby | Won |
| 2022 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series | W. Kamau Bell, Andrew Fried, Katie A King, Vinnie Malhotra, Dane Lillegard, Sarina Roma, Jordan Wynn, Geraldine L. Porras, Erik Adolphson | Nominated |
| 2022 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Narrator | W. Kamau Bell (for “Part 1”) | Nominated |
| 2022 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program | W. Kamau Bell (for “Part 1”) | Nominated |
| 2022 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program | Meg Ramsay, Jennifer Brooks (for “Part 1”) | Nominated |
| 2022 | Television Critics Association Awards | Outstanding Achievement in News and Information | We Need to Talk About Cosby | Nominated |
