After much discussion on social media, Hulu has published the official trailer for its three-part documentary about the black Twitter community.
The trailer, which was released on Thursday, April 24, offers viewers a preview of what to expect when Black Twitter: A People’s History debuts on Hulu on May 9.
Prentice Penny, the creator of Insecure, is directing the documentary series which delves into the past, present, and future of black users on the network. It is based on a piece of writing by Jason Parham that appeared in Wired.
In the opening moments of the teaser, a few commentators read tweets that contained the hashtag #UKnowUrBlackWhen. After that, they talk about which websites were used as online communities before Black Twitter’s rise to fame.
In the video, a list of black Twitter communities is presented, including #HotepTwitter, #BlackMusicTwitter, #HBCUTwitter, and numerous others.
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A claim has been made that “Black Twitter created a space to experience things together.”
Black Twitter users, such as comedian W. Kamau Bell, transgender activist Raquel Willis, authors Roxane Gay and Luvvie Ajayi, journalists Jemele Hill, Wesley Lowery, and April Reign, among many others, have provided commentary on the documentary.
This is Penny’s first time directing a non-fiction picture.
“Working on this documentary series with Onyx Collective taught me that power never lies in the platform but rather in each of us. Black Twitter has a lot to say, as expected, and I’m excited to see who will be there on May 9!”
Penny revealed that the documentary, which made its debut at SXSW in March, will emphasize the new-age activism that consumers may engage in using their smartphones.
“I truly appreciate what Black Twitter stands for. The platform gives black people the ability to mobilize globally in a way that is not feasible in many other contexts but is achievable on this platform because access is not limited by financial means,” Penny noted.
