Apple TV+ honors the two-Part documentary film event “Number One On the Call Sheet” at star-studded New York premiere

Apple TV+ celebrated the upcoming two-part documentary film event “Number One on the Call Sheet” with a premiere screening in New York, ahead of the global launch on March 28. Producer and contributor Kevin Hart surprised guests, bringing down the house as he introduced the documentary, proclaiming “I personally think ‘Number One on the Call Sheet’ is genius—one of the best ideas I’ve ever been able to be a part of—especially in the space of documentary and storytelling.”

Spotlighting this two-part film event, Director Reginald Hudlin added, “This is a movie of winners. They all have their own path and their own way to success. And whether you are in the entertainment business or not, I think there are lessons to come from all of these amazing men and women.” 

The momentous evening continued with a panel discussion featuring “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood” Director Reginald Hudlin and Producers Datari Turner and Dan Cogan, moderated by Emmy Award-winning journalist and host Kelley Carter. The filmmakers shared their hope that audiences who see these films are inspired to continue the legacy of these great artisans who have changed the course of history. 

Academy Award-nominee Alfre Woodward and Director Shola Lynch attended on behalf of “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women In Hollywood,” which will be celebrated with a New York premiere on Tuesday March 11.

With unprecedented access and candid interviews, Apple TV+’s “Number One on the Call Sheet” takes us on an intimate journey with some of Hollywood’s most extraordinary leading Black men and women as they shine a light on the joys and challenges of being a Black actor, share breakthrough moments, discuss blueprints for success, and honor legends, while recognizing the next generation’s enormous potential. The two-part documentary film event “Number One on the Call Sheet” premieres on Apple TV+ globally March 28. 

“Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men In Hollywood” and “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women In Hollywood” deliver an in-depth look at some of Hollywood’s biggest stars as they reveal their journeys to game-changing leading roles. The films are produced for Apple by Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner and Dan Cogan. Jamie Foxx produces through his Foxxhole Productions with Datari Turner, Kevin Hart produces through HartBeat and Dan Cogan produces through Story Syndicate.

Directed by Reginald Hudlin, executive producers for “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men In Hollywood” include Hudlin, Byron Phillips, Diana E. Williams, Bryan Smiley, Candice Wilson Cherry, Liz Garbus and Mala Chapple. With Foxx and Hart lending their voices to the documentary, contributors also include John Boyega, Don Cheadle, Morris Chestnut, Ice Cube, Taye Diggs, Idris Elba, Laurence Fishburne, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, and Marlon Wayans. These titans of the screen open up about historic firsts, the true role of a lead actor, the art of sustained success and dominating the global box office. Additional insights are shared by industry insiders Reuben Cannon, Nina Shaw, Matthew Johnson, Robi Reed and Quentin Tarantino. 

Directed by Shola Lynch, executive producers for “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women In Hollywood” include Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Reginald Hudlin, Mishka Brown, Nanette Nelms, Bryan Smiley, Candice Wilson Cherry, Liz Garbus, Mala Chapple and Mark Monroe. With Bassett, Berry, Davis and Goldberg lending their voices to the documentary, additional contributors include Cynthia Erivo, Vivica A. Fox, Meagan Good, Tiffany Haddish, Taraji P. Henson, Nia Long, Ruth Negga, Gabourey Sidibe, Jurnee Smollett, Octavia Spencer, Tessa Thompson, Gabrielle Union, and Alfre Woodard. Cinematic legends discuss their big breaks, navigating Hollywood’s star system with grace and determination and creating their own opportunities and seats at the table.

“Number One on the Call Sheet” joins the award-winning slate of Apple Original documentary films, including Hudlin’s Critics Choice Documentary and NAACP Image Award-winning “Sidney,” honoring the legendary Sidney Poitier and his legacy as an iconic actor, filmmaker and activist; Emmy and Critics Choice Documentary Award-winning “STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” recounting Fox’s extraordinary story in his own words; Emmy Award-nominated “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” a uniquely raw and intimate documentary spanning her six-year journey into a new light; Emmy Award-nominated and PGA Award-winning “STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces,” featuring acclaimed writer, producer, director, actor and comedian Steve Martin; the Emmy Award-nominated “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry”; and, the recently announced untitled feature on rock icons Fleetwood Mac, among many others.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with 553 wins and 2,562 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”