Tells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American female entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier – challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed themselves and their audiences in the process.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Abbey LincolnSelf (archival footage) | Self (archival footage) |
 Nina SimoneSelf (archival footage) | Self (archival footage) |
 Diahann CarrollSelf (archival footage) | Self (archival footage) |
 Pam GrierSelf (archival footage) | Self (archival footage) |
 Lena HorneSelf (archival footage) | Self (archival footage) |
 Cicely TysonSelf (archival footage) | Self (archival footage) |