TV One’s Unsung Hollywood: Taraji and Richard Roundtree

The Philly Tribune

TV Ones’ hit docu-series “Unsung Hollywood” will air two “must-see” back-to-back finale episodes on Wednesday, March 25 with a lineup featuring the “game-changing films that made iconic actors of unknowns.” At 8 p.m. is an in-depth look at the career of groundbreaking action hero Richard Roundtree and the challenges he faced after finding success in his leading role in “Shaft.” The stylish crime drama featured the dynamic “Theme from Shaft,” for which Isaac Hayes won the Best Original Song Oscar.

At 9 p.m., the docu-series explores the making of the cult-classic “Baby Boy,” which featured the film debuts of Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson and “Fast & Furious” phenom, Tyrese Gibson. Through firsthand accounts and “detailed revelations” from industry insiders, family and friends, “Unsung Hollywood” read more…