Kevin Hart to Star In Black History Special: ‘The Black Man’s Guide to History’
Kevin Hart is known for making us laugh but the comedian and actor has a new project coming that will enlighten as well. According to Variety,
“Kevin Hart Presents: The Black Man’s Guide to History” will be a look at lesser-known, yet important black history stories, filtered through the lens of Kevin Hart. Hart will star and executive produce the two-hour event from Hartbeat Productions and Comedy Dynamics.”
The synopsis of the show reads:
The show begins with Hart’s daughter Heaven upset after watching the film “12 Years A Slave,” believing that Black history is solely about slavery and oppression and prompting Hart to educate her through scripted re-enactments about fascinating historical figures that people may not have heard about before.
These figures include: Matthew Henson, the first person to go to the North Pole, but did not receive the credit; Robert Smalls, a former slave who led a revolt on a Confederate warship and pretended to be the captain to evade capture; Mae Jemison, the first black female astronaut; and Henry “Box” Brown, a slave who courageously mailed himself to a free state in a box.
Paul Cabana, executive vice president and head of programming for History, stated,
“Kevin is an extraordinary performer with a real appreciation for history. Only he could bring these true stories to life in such an entertaining way. We’re thrilled to be working with him.”
Kevin Hart added,
“Not only is it entertaining, and it’s hysterical, but it also is an important program for our country right now. We hope to make people laugh and learn a bit too.”
We’ll keep you posted when the release date nears.
