Black History Month on Gem

Feb. 7 -Elvis Goes There

Renowned journalist Elvis Mitchell takes A-list filmmakers and actors to places of inspiration around the world, with unprecedented access, exploring how each location shaped their work and identity.

Feb. 7 -The Long Song

Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations, and survival of a plantation slave, July, and her odious mistress, Caroline

Feb. 14 -Warrior Women With Lupita Nyong'o

In this immersive and epic TV documentary, with extraordinary and unique access, Oscar-winning actress, author, and producer Lupita Nyong'o journeys across Benin, West Africa to uncover the remarkable truth behind the women who helped to inspire the Dora Milaje of Marvel's film Black Panther.

Feb. 14 -Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

A revelatory, thrilling and emotional journey behind the scenes of Blue Note Records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Check out the entire Black History Month lineup on Gem.