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Sunday Best

Sunday Best

2025Movie⏱️ 1h 30mTV-14
DocumentaryBiographyHistory
7.8
IMDB Rating
1,165 votes

Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.

Director
Sacha Jenkins
Writers
N/A
Stars
Ed Sullivan, Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy
Release Date
July 7, 2025
Language
English
Country
United States
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Reviews
📋 1.7K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Ed Sullivan
Ed Sullivan
as Self - Host, The Ed Sullivan Show
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
as Self - Motown Legend
Berry Gordy
Berry Gordy
as Self - Founder of Motown Records
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
as Self - Singer, Actor & Civil Rights Leader
Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick
as Self - Singer
Otis Williams
Otis Williams
as Self - Founder, Lead Singer of The Temptations
Jackie Jackson
Jackie Jackson
as Self - Jackson 5
Tito Jackson
Tito Jackson
as Self - Jackson 5
Peter Sullivan
Peter Sullivan
as Self - Ed's Father
Sylvia Sullivan
Sylvia Sullivan
as Self - Ed's Wife

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Color
Color
Production
Delirio Films, Diamond Docs, MPS Legacy Productions

🏷️ Keywords

racial equalitycivil rightsed sullivanindependent film

🎯 Categories

BiographyDocumentaryHistory

⭐ Featured Review

powerful, joyful tribute - Sunday Best is a must-watch
by LDS-048702025-07-22

"Sunday Best is more than a music doc. It's a celebration of talent, resilience, and cultural history. It shines a light on how Ed Sullivan gave Black performers a national stage at a time when so few others did. The archival footage is incredible and the stories are deeply moving. It's beautifully done, thoughtfully edited, and full of heart. You walk away feeling both heartbroken by what these artists endured and grateful that their voices were seen and heard. The performances give you chills. The interviews and context stay with you. This film honors the past while making it feel u..."

💡 Did You Know?

Sunday Best producer Margo Precht Speciale is also the granddaughter of legendary TV host Ed Sullivan.

📖 Synopsis

Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.