Ep 762: W. Kamau Bell

Filmmaker and comedian W. Kamau Bell (“United Shades of America”) discusses his new documentary called “1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed” which is currently on HBO and HBO Max.

Filmmaker and comedian W. Kamau Bell (“United Shades of America”) discusses his new documentary called “1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed” which is currently on HBO and HBO Max.

HBO Original documentary film “1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed“, directed by guest W. Kamau Bell (“United Shades of America”), debuts Tuesday, May 2 (9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The documentary film is produced in association with Get Lifted Film Co. Synopsis: Through a series of compelling and insightful conversations, Emmy Award-winning producer, director, host and comedian W. Kamau Bell explores the experiences of mixed kids and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. The film was inspired by Kamau and his wife Melissa’s desire to better understand what life is like for their mixed daughters, who are navigating issues of identity in a world that often asks them to pick a side. With humor and heart, the film reveals the joys and complexities of growing up mixed in today’s America.