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HBO’s ‘Stockton on My Mind’ delivers Mayor Michael Tubbs’s message of unity and progress

Stockton mayor Michael Tubbs has the kind of story films are made of. But he initially turned down the offer to do a doc on his life and time in office. Here’s what changed his mind.

HBO documentary ‘Showbiz Kids’ isn’t the tabloid drama you’d expect

Director Alex Winter unpacks a host of issues many child stars have experienced, including sexual abuse and parasitic parents. But there’s more to the story.

How AI came to protect the LGBTQ subjects in HBO’s ‘Welcome to Chechnya’

From animation to Snapchat filters, documentary filmmaker David France tried it all to protect his subjects. As it turned out, the answer was AI.

How ‘I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’ reinvents the true crime doc by shifting focus

Director Liz Garbus talks about the new HBO series, which follows one woman’s obsessive quest to unmask the Golden State Killer and the toll it took on the survivors, rather than the killer himself.

HBO’s new Roy Cohn doc draws parallels between him and the man he mentored: Donald Trump

There’s no both-sides-isms here, but the parallels between the infamous lawyer and the 45th President are startling.

HBO launches its first ever digital pride campaign, Human By Orientation

You’re going to want to talk about HBO’s ‘I May Destroy You’—here’s a constructive way to do it

Michaela Coel’s dark comedy ‘I May Destroy You’ raises complex issues like trauma and consent. So HBO and agency Verb created a platform to help you unpack it all.

5 takeaways from John Oliver’s outstanding ‘Last Week Tonight’ episode on defunding the police

Sunday’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ was devoted to the civil unrest brewing around the country and demystified what has emerged as a prominent potential solution.

Donald Trump liked a tweet about HBO’s ‘Insecure,’ and Twitter was deeply confused

Due to an unexpected occurrence last night on Twitter, though, a lot of people were left wondering.

Yvonne Orji’s HBO special ‘Momma, I Made It!’ is the laugh the black community needs right now

We break down her new comedy special, why her ‘Insecure’ character Molly is misunderstood, and how she’s shining a brighter spotlight on African stories.

The definitive ‘Insecure’ friendship status rankings heading into the season finale

As the fourth season of Issa Rae’s acclaimed series draws to a close, we take a look at the protagonist’s key relationships.

HBO’s miniseries ‘I Know This Much Is True’ breaks Mark Ruffalo—in the best way

Mark Ruffalo and director Derek Cianfrance wanted a project to match their ambitions for the next phase of their careers. Adapting a 901-page novel was just the ticket.

HBO Max is a branding disaster, and this ad proves it

It’s one thing to put HBO’s shows on a broader platform, but HBO Max is also diluting its brand.

Inside the hustle and grit of drag superstar Shangela’s rise to Hollywood

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Shangela turned her 15 minutes into full-blown stardom—and it only took a few big gambles and a shattered leg to get there.

HBO’s ‘We’re Here’ brings drag to small towns—and life-changing experiences to locals

Drag stars Shangela, Eureka O’Hara, and Bob the Drag Queen lead the charge in the fabulous, full-hearted ‘We’re Here.’ We talked with the creators and stars about putting it together.

How ‘Insecure’ star Natasha Rothwell is writing her own confidence

Rothwell’s character Kelli has become an undeniable fan favorite for her boisterous bravado—but it’s a level of confidence Rothwell is still working toward.

Here’s your cheat sheet to get caught up for the return of HBO’s ‘Insecure’

After a hiatus, ‘Insecure’ is finally back. Here’s what you need to know going into season four.

The new HBO docuseries ‘Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children’ transcends true crime

The story of Wayne Williams and the murders he’s been accused of is a lot more complicated—and contemporary—than you might believe.

Here’s how you can get 500 hours of free HBO content for quarantine bingeing

Home Box Office is now #StayHomeBoxOffice, and it’s a good way to catch up on all the ‘Barry,’ ‘Veep,’ and ‘McMillions’ you’ve been missing.