

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 7PM
More Than a Maid-A Tribute to Hattie McDaniel
Written by Viola Bennett
What does it mean for a black actress to play a maid today? For struggling actress Jocelyn Gerald, the answer lies in looking at the life and career of the first black woman to win an Oscar for playing a maid, Hattie McDaniel. To Jocelyn’s annoyance, Hattie McDaniel visits her and is intent on proving to Jocelyn that she is a strong black woman. Featuring a mix of jazz, blues, and modern R&B music, More Than a Maid shines a light on the many accomplishments and hardships Hattie McDaniel endured while making a name for herself in Hollywood.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 7PM
What You See is What You Get – The Flip Wilson Story
Written by Jill Ross

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 7PM
Tammi Terrell: Her Trials and Triumphs
Written by Lillian Mitchum

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 7PM
The Phyllis Hyman Story
Written by Reginald Williams

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 3PM
Disco Heat-A Tribute to Sylvester
Written by Dwight Neal