We Need to Talk About Cosby (2022)

Episode Overview

Having enjoyed a position of moral authority in the early 2000s, Cosby's fall from grace is swift and dramatic. Hannibal Buress delivers a punchline in Philadelphia that sparks a wave of survivors to share their stories, and society is finally prepared to hear them. The legal battle unfolds with two trials leading to a conviction, followed by imprisonment and an appeal, ultimately resulting in a verdict reversal in 2021. This situation ignites a conversation about how to reconcile beloved art with the significant systemic issues highlighted by Cosby's narrative.