HBO Max to Produce Dramedy Based on Nissim Black’s Life Story

HBO Max recently announced the production of a new dramedy series based on the life of Nissim Black: a black non-Jewish rapper turned Hasidic rapper. Black has been approached by numerous networks, like Netflix and celebrities like Queen Latifa, who wanted to do a documentary on his life. But when director Sally Richardson, who Black grew up watching in movies, approached him with her pitch 6-7 months ago, it finally felt like the right fit. Read more at: jewinthecity.com/2022/05/hbo-...
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[@savtamarlene]

Kol HaKavod to Nissim and Allison! Great interview…very engaging. Nissim is so articulate in his thoughts and feelings and desire to change hearts and minds vis-a-vis the frum and black communities. This comedy show sounds like it will certainly give your Hollywood Bureau a real shot in the arm, Allison. LOTS of Hatzlachah to both Nissim and his crew on this upcoming endeavor and to you, too, Allison!

[@ObserverTKG]

Great interview! And sounds like a wonderful project.

[@Historian212]

You really have to correct the sound levels before you post. Nissim’s voice comes in loud and clear; yours, not so much.

[@SwamiMommy]

I don’t watch tv but u may break down for this show

[@tamarleahh.2150]

i love that they're doing a comedy. i hope they'll do it justice.

[@googlegoogle9378]

I cannot find it on HBO Max. Does anyone know how to access this?

[@jewinthecity]

Hasn’t come out yet

[@yosefgreen3130]

Sounds promising I didn’t catch the name or when it’s gonna premier

[@Bila2718]

Congratulations to Nissim.

[@cohenlabe1]

For those interested in the black American Jewish convention story check put Ahuvah gray (a former minister)