We Need to Talk About Cosby

6.8IMDb Score
Released:2022-01-30
Duration:59 min
Director:
Actors:W. Kamau Bell, Doug E. Doug, Bill Cosby
Production:Showtime Documentary Films, Boardwalk Pictures

Overview:

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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