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An exploration of Bill Cosby鈥檚 descent from 'America鈥檚 dad' to purported sexual predator. In the 1960s, Cosby was collecting accolades for his comedy while allegedly beginning to exploit his power.

In the 1960s, Bill Cosby is collecting accolades for his comedy and finding his own ways of participating in the nation鈥檚 civil rights movement. But all the while, he allegedly begins exploiting his power.

Writer/director W. Kamau Bell offers a deeply personal exploration of Bill Cosby鈥檚 descent from 'America鈥檚 dad' to alleged sexual predator. Exploring the complex story of Cosby鈥檚 life and work, Bell invites comedians, educators, journalists and Cosby survivors to have a refreshingly candid, first-of-its-kind conversation about the man and his crimes. Bell takes an unfiltered look at his legacy and the unexpected ramifications for an industry that enabled him.

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