# @arraynow on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DGPCRv4S-Mb
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37598065-arraynow-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-02-19T00:55:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** ARRAY (@arraynow) — https://gondola.cc/arraynow

## Caption

Simon Frederick’s documentary series THEY'VE GOTTA HAVE US breaks down Black film history into three dynamic episodes, proving that we’ve always been central to the story of cinema—and our impact still resonates today.

Blaxploitation wasn’t just a genre—it was a cultural shift. Films like SHAFT didn’t just put Black leads on screen; they put Black swagger, style, music and self-determination at the center of the story. We weren’t sidekicks—we were the heroes.

Stream now on Mansa, then learn more with our THEY'VE GOTTA HAVE US online learning companion at ARRAY101.org.

#TheyveGottaHaveUs #Shaft #BlackHistoryMonth #ARRAY101#ARRAYReleasing

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theyvegottahaveus, shaft, array101, arrayreleasing, blackhistorymonth

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