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Nina Metz Chicago Tribune A fine effort that explores Sullivan’s commitment to pushing back against network forces, sponsors and other interested parties who were opposed to the presence — the celebration, really — of Black people on the show. Rated: 3/4 Aug 14, 2025 Full Review David Fear Rolling Stone Sacha Jenkins’ invaluable documentary reappraises Sullivan’s legacy not as a TV pioneer -- that’s always been set in stone -- but as a show-don’t-tell social activist. Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Lisa Kennedy New York Times Illuminating and so entertaining, “Sunday Best” nevertheless elicits a mournful pang. Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Lapacazo Magrira Sandoval New York Amsterdam News What Jenkins unpacks here is nothing short of revelatory. Aug 11, 2025 Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers This documentary is more than just a nostalgic walk down memory lane: [Sacha] Jenkins reminds us of the opposition Sullivan faced even at the height of his popularity. Aug 10, 2025 Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy As a junkie for for documentaries about old Hollywood, this felt pretty comprehensive given the runtime. Though, I’ll lament the use of AI to recreate Ed Sullivan’s voice, and consider it distracting and unnecessary. Rated: 80/100 Aug 9, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Movie F. I used to watch the Ed Sullivan show when growing up and had no idea how influential he was. Fantastic documentary with great music. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Marie G Ed Sullivan, a man ahead of his time. A delightful, nostalgic evening of film viewing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review M P This doc is an intimate portrait and a celebration of music and cultural change. I highly recommend it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Phyllis E. Great! Revealed a side of Ed Sullivan I’d never known. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review G B Loved seeing Ed Sullivan introduce all these great artists to the American public! I applaud his talent and guts! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review PETER C. I worked for this great man for 4 years while I was in college (1964-68) and that experience changed my life. Yet this movie taught me so much about how empathetic he was and what a real difference he made by being exactly who he was: a magnanimous, courageous and immensely talented true American. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Director
Sacha Jenkins
Producer
Rafael Marmor, Margo Precht Speciale, Chris Leggett, Peter Bittenbender, Mark Monroe
Distributor
Netflix
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 21, 2025
Runtime
1h 27m
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