Common Sense Media Review
By Gemma Agravante
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Unapologetic tour of Afro-aesthetics; fab docu for all.
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Your Attention Please
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What's the Story?
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE, an absolute celebration of Black culture, centers a variety of creators, artists, and innovators thriving in their fields. Released in companion with Hulu's Black Stories Presents: Initiative 29, episodes document creatives sharing their experiences, expertise, and inspirations. By reiterating the strength of personal narrative to motivate innovation and change, this series of multimedia projects hopes to tell Black stories beyond Black History Month. Shared are interviews and essays from young Black humanities and STEM professionals alongside expressive, glowing animations that amplify their narratives. There are segments where a poet's vocal performance builds over the choreography of movement artists. Also includes short films, music, and more. Craig Robinson hosts.
Is It Any Good?
It's all sorts of inspirational, with numerous collaborations between exceptional, culture-defining artists of the Black diaspora, and only made possible by a formidable amount of talent and labor. Your Attention Please is detailed, full of nuance, and entertaining for the whole family. Innovative -- part variety show, part documentary -- it's a beautiful blooming thing. And the energy is contagious. Young folks watching will come away with more knowledge, a fresh appreciation for Black excellence, and motivated to have thoughtful conversations.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the importance of representation in Your Attention Please. Were there any perspectives represented that you had never considered before?
This series is full of examples of integrity, courage, and perseverance. Did you notice any other positive character strengths throughout the series?
Were there any stories that inspired you? How can these examples inform the way you move through your life?
TV Details
- Premiere date: February 7, 2020
- Cast: Craig Robinson
- Network: Hulu
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Activism , Cooking and Baking , STEM , Magic and Fantasy , Sports and Martial Arts , Arts and Dance , Brothers and Sisters , Bugs , Great Boy Role Models , Great Girl Role Models , Music and Sing-Along , Science and Nature
- Character Strengths: Courage , Integrity , Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: January 16, 2024
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