New York City lit up last night as Apple TV+ honored the highly anticipated two-part documentary event Number One on the Call Sheet with a special star-studded premiere at the Crosby Street Hotel. The event brought together Hollywood heavyweights, including Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, John Boyega, Award-winning Directors Reginald Hudlin and Shola Lynch, and producers Datari Turner and Dan Cogan for a celebration of Black excellence in film.
Kevin Hart, one of the film’s producers and contributors, energized the crowd with his signature humor, calling the documentary “one of the best ideas I’ve ever been able to be a part of.” The excitement carried into the evening, setting the stage for the film’s global launch on Apple TV+ on March 28.
A Night of Celebration and Conversation
Following the screening, guests were treated to an insightful panel discussion featuring:
✅ Reginald Hudlin – Director, Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood
✅ Datari Turner & Dan Cogan – Producers
✅ Kelley Carter – Emmy Award-winning journalist and moderator
Panelists spoke passionately about the significance of the project, with Hudlin declaring, “This is a movie of winners. Whether you’re in the entertainment business or not, there are lessons to take from these stories.”
Meanwhile, Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women in Hollywood was represented by Alfre Woodard and Director Shola Lynch, who will also be celebrated at a New York premiere on March 11.
An Exclusive Look at Hollywood’s Biggest Stars
With never-before-seen interviews and rare behind-the-scenes footage, Number One on the Call Sheet gives audiences an intimate look at the triumphs and challenges of Black leading actors in Hollywood.
🎬 Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood features:
- Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Laurence Fishburne, Morgan Freeman, Michael B. Jordan, John Boyega, Daniel Kaluuya, and more
- Discussions on breaking barriers, shaping the industry, and redefining what it means to be a leading man
🎬 Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women in Hollywood features:
- Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Taraji P. Henson, Nia Long, Gabrielle Union, and more
- Personal reflections on resilience, representation, and the evolution of Black women in film
Produced by Hollywood’s Elite
The documentary event is backed by an incredible team of producers, including:
- Jamie Foxx (Foxxhole Productions)
- Kevin Hart (HartBeat)
- Datari Turner and Dan Cogan (Story Syndicate)
Streaming Soon! Mark Your Calendar
📅 Premieres Globally on Apple TV+: March 28
🎥 Don’t miss this must-watch documentary celebrating the power of Black storytellers in Hollywood.
