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About the Series

Cultureshock takes an in-depth look at the untold stories behind watershed moments in pop culture that have had a lasting impact on our society.

Season 1 3 episodes

S1 E1

Michael Jackson's Final Curtain Call

Aired on Jun 25, 2018

On the ninth anniversary of his tragic death, this heartbreaking and celebratory documentary is a fast-moving cultural critique on the day that Michael Jackson passed away--one that collectively broke the hearts of the Internet and our culture. Looking at the final days of the pop icon's life, the documentary sheds a light on the immeasurable pressure Jackson was under as he prepared for his final tour, and how he ultimately ended up with the biggest audience of his lifetime during his true final farewell.

S1 E4

Cultureshock: Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

Aired on Jul 16, 2018

A profile of the cult classic series and original dramedy, "Freaks and Geeks," that captured the sad yet humorous difficulties of teenage life, and for the first time, offered protagonists who weren't stereotypical "jocks and brains." Cancelled after just one season, the series holds the unique position of still ranking high on Time Magazine's Greatest 100 Television Shows of All Time. The series, created by Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow, launched the careers of Seth Rogan, Jason Segel and many other A-list actors.

S1 E5

Chris Rock's 'Bring the Pain'

Aired on Oct 15, 2018

Comedian and Emmy® Award winner W. Kamau Bell ("United Shades of America") steps behind the camera to direct this film about how Chris Rock changed the face of comedy with his seminal 1996 special "Bring the Pain." In his own words, Rock recounts how after being fired from SNL and upstaged by Martin Lawrence at his own show, he looked to challenge himself in a way he never had before. The result was his HBO special, widely considered a revelatory work with a bold style that changed the conversation about race in popular culture, as well as the face of comedy forever.