Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023, English. Directed by Sacha Jenkins.
In the earliest days of television, when the rules were still being written, one man dared to break them.
Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Sacha JenkinsDirector
- Ed SullivanSelf (archive footage)
- Harry BelafonteSelf
- Dionne WarwickSelf
- Berry GordySelf
- Jackie JacksonSelf
- Tito JacksonSelf
- Smokey RobinsonSelf
- Otis WilliamsSelf
- Ray CharlesSelf (archive footage)
- Billy PrestonSelf (archive footage)
- Nina SimoneSelf (archive footage)
- Elvis PresleySelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 11 June 2023
- Country
- United States of America
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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan: quick answers
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How long is Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan?
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan is rated U/A 16+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan on?
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan?
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Who directed Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan?
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) was directed by Sacha Jenkins and stars Ed Sullivan, Harry Belafonte, Dionne Warwick.