Amend: The Fight for America
Exploration of American citizenship through 14th Amendment
About Amend: The Fight for America
Released: 2021
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1 Season
Cast
Will Smith, Mahershala Ali, Laverne Cox, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Bambadjan Bamba, Sterling K. Brown, Bobby Cannavale, Rafael Casal, Whitney Cummings, Daveed Diggs, Hannah Gadsby, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Graham Greene, Diane Guerrero, Helen Hunt, Joshua Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Aja Naomi King, Diane Lane, Ki Hong Lee, Gabriel Luna, Marsai Martin, Dermot Mulroney, Tig Notaro, Jae Suh Park, Randall Park, Pedro Pascal, Yara Shahidi, Alia Shawkat, Algee Smith, Willow Smith, Courtney B. Vance, Lena Waithe, Samira Wiley, Larry Wilmore
About Amend: The Fight for America
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About
Amend: The Fight for America is a historical documentary TV show released in 2021. It delves into the history of the United States and focuses on the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that all citizens - regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude - have equal protection under the law. The show examines the impact of the 14th Amendment on the civil rights movement and explores the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing fight for civil rights in America. Through interviews, historical reenactments, and expert analysis, the series presents a comprehensive look at the amendment's significance and its role in shaping the nation. The narrative of Amend: The Fight for America is interspersed with insights from a diverse group of celebrities, politicians, and activists who offer their reflections on the importance of confronting and addressing racial inequality in America.Making / Production
Amend: The Fight for America is produced by Will Smith and Larry Wilmore, who also serves as the host of the show. The series is a collaboration between Chris Nee, showrunner and executive producer, and seven other executive producers, including Smith and Wilmore. The production team combines historical accounts, interviews, and reenactments to create a comprehensive and engaging narrative that showcases the significance of the 14th Amendment in American history. The series utilizes a mix of archival footage, dramatic recreations, and insightful conversations to bring the stories of civil rights to life.Actors
- Will Smith - Host and Executive Producer
- Larry Wilmore - Executive Producer
- Mahershala Ali - Guest
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Guest
- Pedro Pascal - Guest
- Samira Wiley - Guest
- Samuel L. Jackson - Guest
- Desmond Meade - Guest
- Diane Guerrero - Guest
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series features dramatized reenactments of historical events, bringing key moments in civil rights history to life.
- Amend: The Fight for America highlights lesser-known stories and figures in the fight for civil rights, providing a comprehensive overview of the movement.
- Will Smith's involvement in the series brings star power and broader attention to the important subject matter.
Awards
No awards have been announced for Amend: The Fight for America at the time of writing.
Quotes
- "The 14th Amendment gave a universal definition of what it meant to be an American." - Will Smith
- "The fight for civil rights is an ongoing struggle, requiring continuous vigilance and advocacy." - Larry Wilmore
Music / Soundtrack
The official soundtrack for Amend: The Fight for America has not been released at the time of writing.
About Amend: The Fight for America
Amend: The Fight for America is a docuseries exploring the intriguing history and present impact of the US 14th Amendment.