Documentaries About Pioneering Black Artists

Published on February 14, 2024 by PBS


We could all use some inspiration in our lives and this collection of documentaries and performances featuring pioneering Black artists will do just that. These stories guide you throughout history and mediums where you'll find unparalleled creativity and innovation: see artists making their mark from music across genres like blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, to painting and sculpture.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, and you can continue to explore more arts documentaries in our Black Artist Visionaries collection. Now sit back and enjoy the show.


Inspirational Black sculptors and painters

Who was the true King and Queen of rock 'n' roll? Little Richard, of course.