OWN Special Night of Programming with Oprah's Next Chapter and Dark Girls
Photo courtesy of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2013
LOS ANGELES—OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a night of compelling conversation on Sunday, June 23, beginning with Oprah's Next Chapter (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) featuring Oprah's in-depth conversation with some of Hollywood's most powerful female African-American actresses including Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis, Phylicia Rashad and Gabrielle Union. Immediately following is the world television premiere of the groundbreaking documentary Dark Girls (10 p.m. - 12 a.m. ET/PT) from filmmakers Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry. The film explores the prejudices that darkskinned women face throughout the world.
OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER - AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD
Sunday, June 23 from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT
First look of Oprah’s Next Chapter African-American Women in Hollywood (with embed code):
https://www.oprah.com/own-oprahs-next-chapter/First-Look-African-American-Women-in-Hollywood-Video
Oprah Winfrey sits down for an in-depth conversation with some of Hollywood's most powerful female African-American actresses including Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis, Phylicia Rashad and Gabrielle Union. In the discussion, the iconic actresses open up about the challenges, criticism and competition they face as African-American women in Hollywood. In the groundbreaking conversation, the women shed light on a topic that is not often discussed in the entertainment industry.
DARK GIRLS
Sunday, June 23 from 10 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. ET/PT
First look of Dark Girls (with embed code): https://www.oprah.com/own/First-Look-Dark-Girls-Documentary-Film-Video
Dark Girls explores the prejudices that dark-skinned women face throughout the world. The film looks at the roots of classism, racism and the lack of self-esteem within a segment of cultures that span from America to the most remote corners of the globe. Women share their personal stories, touching on deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes of society, while allowing generations to heal as they learn to love themselves for who they are. From filmmakers Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry, Dark Girls made its world premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. The DVD will be released September 24, 2013.
To request broadcast or audio clips for both programs, please contact Joey_Levine@own.tv / 323.602.5629
About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network:
A joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is a multi-platform media company designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. OWN debuted on January 1, 2011 on what was the Discovery Health Channel and is in approximately 80 million homes. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform, Oprah.com. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own and www.press.discovery.com/us/own.
June 17, 2013
LOS ANGELES—OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a night of compelling conversation on Sunday, June 23, beginning with Oprah's Next Chapter (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) featuring Oprah's in-depth conversation with some of Hollywood's most powerful female African-American actresses including Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis, Phylicia Rashad and Gabrielle Union. Immediately following is the world television premiere of the groundbreaking documentary Dark Girls (10 p.m. - 12 a.m. ET/PT) from filmmakers Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry. The film explores the prejudices that darkskinned women face throughout the world.
OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER - AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD
Sunday, June 23 from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT
First look of Oprah’s Next Chapter African-American Women in Hollywood (with embed code):
https://www.oprah.com/own-oprahs-next-chapter/First-Look-African-American-Women-in-Hollywood-Video
Oprah Winfrey sits down for an in-depth conversation with some of Hollywood's most powerful female African-American actresses including Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis, Phylicia Rashad and Gabrielle Union. In the discussion, the iconic actresses open up about the challenges, criticism and competition they face as African-American women in Hollywood. In the groundbreaking conversation, the women shed light on a topic that is not often discussed in the entertainment industry.
DARK GIRLS
Sunday, June 23 from 10 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. ET/PT
First look of Dark Girls (with embed code): https://www.oprah.com/own/First-Look-Dark-Girls-Documentary-Film-Video
Dark Girls explores the prejudices that dark-skinned women face throughout the world. The film looks at the roots of classism, racism and the lack of self-esteem within a segment of cultures that span from America to the most remote corners of the globe. Women share their personal stories, touching on deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes of society, while allowing generations to heal as they learn to love themselves for who they are. From filmmakers Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry, Dark Girls made its world premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. The DVD will be released September 24, 2013.
To request broadcast or audio clips for both programs, please contact Joey_Levine@own.tv / 323.602.5629
About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network:
A joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is a multi-platform media company designed to entertain, inform and inspire people to live their best lives. OWN debuted on January 1, 2011 on what was the Discovery Health Channel and is in approximately 80 million homes. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform, Oprah.com. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own and www.press.discovery.com/us/own.
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