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The Express Way with Dulé Hill

The Express Way with Dulé Hill is a premium documentary series that explores the power of the arts. Led by renowned actor, dancer, and singer, Dulé Hill, the series captures diverse artists’ stories from across America, celebrating community, humanity, and the transformative potential of creative expression.

Blending Latin Folk and Bluegrass Music

16m 59s

Dulé Hill arrives in North Carolina to meet Joe Troop, the creator of “Latingrass” music. Joe and Venezuelan refugee, Larry Bellorín, are blending Latin folk with Appalachian bluegrass music to show music has no borders.

Episodes

  • Chicago: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Chicago

    S1 E4 - 53m 16s

    Chicago is a city known for its rich history and culture. But for some, it’s been marred by crime and violence. In this episode, Dulé Hill meets the city’s talented artists to explore why art and activism are often synonymous in the Midwest.

  • Texas: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Texas

    S1 E3 - 53m 16s

    In Texas, Dulé Hill connects with an Aztec dancer, blind painter and Latino theater director, each breaking down cultural barriers and becoming leaders for the next generation.

  • Appalachia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Appalachia

    S1 E2 - 53m 27s

    In Appalachia, Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing. He meets a master luthier rehabilitating opioid addicts, a black folk musician, and the creator of “Latin-grass,” a fusion of Latin-American folk and bluegrass music.

  • California: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    California

    S1 E1 - 53m 16s

    In California, Dulé Hill connects with three brave artists: a deaf dancer, a gay mariachi, and a senior citizen cabaret troupe. They are each using their art to reclaim their narratives and change the perceptions of their communities.

Extras + Features

  • Deaf Dancer Shaheem Sanchez Teaches Dulé How to Dance: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deaf Dancer Shaheem Sanchez Teaches Dulé How to Dance

    S1 E1 - 3m 39s

    Shaheem Sanchez is showing the world that the “deaf can dance.” Dulé Hill learns how Shaheem taught himself to dance after going deaf at the age of four, and the dancer’s mission to ensure that deaf people aren’t limited by their disability.

  • California Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    California Preview

    S1 E1 - 30s

    In California, Dulé Hill connects with three brave artists: a deaf dancer, a gay mariachi, and a senior citizen cabaret troupe. They are each using their art to reclaim their narratives and change the perceptions of their communities.

  • Dulé Performs with the Grant Avenue Follies: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dulé Performs with the Grant Avenue Follies

    S1 E1 - 3m 29s

    In San Francisco, Dulé meets a different set of artistic pioneers: the Grant Avenue Follies, a cabaret troupe made up of sassy senior citizens. Led by Cynthia Yee, the Follies’ upbeat shows are inspiring seniors to live life to the fullest. They’re also activists, keeping alive Chinatown’s rich history, and using newfound rap skills to combat anti-Asian hate.

  • Official Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Official Trailer

    S1 - 30s

    The Express Way with Dulé Hill documentary series that explores the power of the arts. Led by renowned actor, dancer, and singer, Dulé Hill, the series captures diverse artists’ stories from across America, celebrating community, humanity, and the transformative potential of creative expression.

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