'We Need to Talk About Cosby' wrestles with comedian's complex legacy in the wake of sex-abuse charges
'We Need to Talk About Cosby' wrestles with comedian's complex legacy in the wake of sex-abuse charges

'We Need to Talk About Cosby' wrestles with comedian's complex legacy in the wake of sex-abuse charges

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<p>Chris Pugh and Craig Shoup talk about the new show about Bill Cosby.</p> <p>From the USA TODAY story ... Haven't had enough yet of <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/11/29/bill-cosby-supreme-court-asked-review-overturned-sex-crime-conviction/8800160002/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bill Cosby</a> and the story of his spectacular rise and&nbsp;shocking&nbsp;fall?</p> <p><a href="https://www.sho.com/we-need-to-talk-about-cosby" rel="noopener" target="_blank">"We Need To Talk&nbsp;About Cosby"</a> is for you. Welcome to "the complexity of humanity," as this&nbsp;four-part docuseries, screening at the <a href="https://deadline.com/2021/12/we-need-to-talk-about-cosby-showtime-w-kamau-bells-sundance-docuseries-trailer-1234899608/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sundance Film Festival</a> Saturday and premiering on Showtime Jan. 30 (Sundays at 10 EST/PST),&nbsp;puts it.</p> <p>Directed by comedian/TV host <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/07/16/cnn-united-shades-america-w-kamau-bell-premiere-white-supremacy/5436824002/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">W. Kamau Bell,&nbsp;</a>"Cosby" serves up a compellingly nuanced look at the actor and stand-up comic&nbsp;formerly lauded as "America's Dad," but now an <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2015/12/30/bill-cosby-charged-2004-pa-sexual-assault/78069794/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">accused serial sex abuser</a> whose alleged crimes took place even as he entertained and inspired millions and stood up for Black Americans.</p> <p>---</p> <p><em><strong>Ways you can help support the show</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Chase Bank -</strong> where you can get a $200 bonus by opening an account and doing a direct deposit. Open an account today at <a href="https://accounts.chase.com/consumer/raf/online/rafoffers?key=1934238931&amp;src=N">https://accounts.chase.com/consumer/raf/online/rafoffers?key=1934238931&amp;src=N</a>.</p> <p><strong>Ashley Furniture -</strong> Save money on your furniture wit

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