Issa Rae
12 titles
Filmography
12 results

The Photograph
(2020)The discovery of a hidden family photograph sends a woman on a quest for answers regarding her estranged mother's past, igniting a powerful, unexpected romance.

The Lovebirds
(2020)On the brink of breaking up, a couple (Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani) gets unintentionally mixed up in a bizarre murder mystery. As they get closer to clearing their names, they need to figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
This two-part documentary takes audiences on a journey through the history of Black representation on television in this two-part docuseries. Through archival footage and interviews with Shonda Rhimes, Tyler Perry, and Oprah Winfrey, among others, this film spotlights the trailblazers who paved the way – while illuminating a new generation of voices shaping the future of TV.

Insecure: The End
(2021)Looking back at five memorable seasons of Insecure, this documentary finds creator/star Issa Rae and others reflecting on the hit series.

Little
(2019)After waking up in her 13-year-old body before a pivotal presentation, a fierce tech mogul must rely on her wits and assistant to get through the day.

Young Love
Based on the award-winning short Hair Love, this heartfelt animated series follows a tight-knit African American family striving towards their dreams.

Project Greenlight
In this revival of the groundbreaking series, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani and Gina Prince-Bythewood search for Hollywood’s next great director.

No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski
A family dish passed down through the generations can tell us something about who we are. Antoni Porowski curates bespoke journeys for celebrities as they travel the globe to explore their ancestral culinary heritage. Through sweltering jungles, ancient villages and bustling cities, they discover mouthwatering dishes, epic scenery and hidden family stories.
Desus & Mero
Desus Nice and The Kid Mero mix it up with celebrity guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports and current events.

The Hair Tales
From Executive Producers Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Michaela angela Davis, The Hair Tales is a dynamic celebration of Black women's identity, beauty, culture and humanity, uniquely expressed through the stories in our hair. A docu-series where 6 diverse phenomenal women – Issa Rae, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, CHIKA, Marsai Martin, Chloe Bailey and Oprah Winfrey lay their intimate hair tales on the table with Tracee Ellis Ross. Surrounded by brilliant voices of academic and cultural leaders, gifted hairdressers, and extraordinary sisters, the series presents a collage of resilience, style and purpose.

Vengeance
(2022)A journalist travels from New York City to West Texas to investigate his ex-girlfriend’s death while recording a murder mystery podcast along the way.

Coastal Elites
(2020)Five distinct and impassioned characters grapple with politics, culture and the pandemic in this socially distanced satire.