Weekend Whats

What to Doc: Sunday Best on Netflix provides an entertaining and very timely look back at the rise of Ed Sullivan. Despite criticisms and threats, Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his massive show, and the audience loved it. It’s a reminder of what courage in media can look like.

+ What Else to Doc: Steven Spielberg and others share the story behind the making of Jaws. It wasn’t easy. The experience still haunts Spielberg. The fact that it’s already been 50 years since Jaws came out haunts all of us. Jaws at 50: The Definitive Inside Story. We’re gonna need a bigger lifespan…

+ What Also to Doc: Let’s just keep the documentary vibe going this week. I loved Billy Joel: And So It Goes on HBO Max. These artist produced docs never hit too hard, but this two-parter gives great insight into the origin of many of Joel’s almost unbelievable list of hits.