

We Need to Talk About Cosby
2022-01-30 · 59 min / episode · ★ 6.9
During his nearly 50 years in show business, Bill Cosby became one of America's most recognizable black celebrities: his career was a model of excellence for millions of Americans, until the painful testimonies of dozens of women uncovered the sinister grimace behind the smile of the so-called America's dad.
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- W. Kamau Bell
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- Showtime Documentary Films, Boardwalk Pictures
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- United States of America
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W. Kamau BellSelf - Narrator (voice)
Doug E. DougSelf
Bill CosbySelf (archive footage)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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