We Need to Talk About Cosby

About "We Need to Talk About Cosby"

"We Need to Talk About Cosby" is a 2022-released TV series. The show is a unfiltered deep-dive telling the story of the legendary comedian Bill Cosby’s rise to fame, fall from grace, and the emerging allegations of sexual assault against him which ultimately led to him being sentenced to prison. The series combines interviews with those who knew him personally, comedians, and survivors of his alleged crimes to present a well-rounded perspective on a man once revered as 'America's Dad'.

Making / Production

The series is directed and produced by W. Kamau Bell. Bell, as a Black man and a comedian, possesses a unique perspective which adds depth to the series. He is vocal about the difficulties in reconciling the legacy of the beloved comedian with the despicable acts he was convicted of.

Actors

• Janice Dickinson - Dickinson brings her personal experience to the series, sharing her own encounters with Cosby.
• W. Kamau Bell - In addition to directing and producing, Bell is also the narrator of the series, guiding us through the complexities of Cosby's life and career.
• Gloria Allred - As an attorney, Allred offers legal perspective on the allegations against Cosby.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series explores deeply into the culture of silence in Hollywood, which allowed Cosby's behavior to go unchecked for decades.
• The series is unflinching in its portrayal of Cosby, and doesn’t shy away from difficult topics such as rape, drugging, and power abuse.

Quotes

• "It's an American story, it's a Hollywood story, it's a pop-culture story, it's a Black people story."
• "We have to talk about Bill Cosby because people keep asking the question, 'Can I laugh at this?'
• "I can see why people didn't want to believe women. Because this is incredibly disappointing."

Music, Soundtrack

• The music of the show is subtle yet powerful, reinforcing the serious tone of the subject matter.
• The series does not feature an extensive soundtrack, instead it relies primarily on original scores to maintain somber undertones.