Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

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Trigger Warning with Killer Mike
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Genre Docuseries
Developed by
Written by
  • Daniel Weidenfeld
  • Nick Weidenfeld
  • Vernon Chatman
  • Michael Render
Directed by Vikram Gandhi
Presented byMichael "Killer Mike" Render
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Michael "Killer Mike" Render
  • Daniel Weidenfeld
  • Nick Weidenfeld
  • Vernon Chatman
  • Alex Orr
ProducerTy Walker
CinematographyMarco Cordero
Editors
  • Daniel Brown
  • Andy Morrish
  • Adam Locke-Norton
  • Neil Mahoney
Running time22–27 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseJanuary 18, 2019 (2019-1-18)

Trigger Warning with Killer Mike is an American television docuseries on Netflix. [1] The six-episode first season was released on January 18, 2019. [2] [3] The show, hosted by rapper Killer Mike, explores issues in America that affect the black community, including drugs, gangs, religion, and poverty. [4] [5] [6]

Contents

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Living Black" Vikram Gandhi Daniel Weidenfeld, Nick Weidenfeld,
Vernon Chatman, & Michael Render
January 18, 2019 (2019-1-18)
Mike tries to solicit only black-owned businesses – including food, stores, and transportation – and explores ways for those businesses to receive more attention.
2"F**k School"Vikram GandhiDaniel Weidenfeld, Nick Weidenfeld,
Vernon Chatman, & Michael Render
January 18, 2019 (2019-1-18)
Mike looks at ways to revamp education curricula with practical job training.
3"White Gang Privilege"Vikram GandhiDaniel Weidenfeld, Nick Weidenfeld,
Vernon Chatman, & Michael Render
January 18, 2019 (2019-1-18)
Mike helps the Crips and Bloods gangs develop their own legitimate brands through new soda businesses.
4"New Jesus"Vikram GandhiDaniel Weidenfeld, Nick Weidenfeld,
Vernon Chatman, & Michael Render
January 18, 2019 (2019-1-18)
Mike creates a new religion based on the lessons and example of his friend Sleepy.
5"Outside the Box"Vikram GandhiDaniel Weidenfeld, Nick Weidenfeld,
Vernon Chatman, & Michael Render
January 18, 2019 (2019-1-18)
Mike explores music's potential for breaching political barriers.
6"Kill Your Master"Vikram GandhiDaniel Weidenfeld, Nick Weidenfeld,
Vernon Chatman, & Michael Render
January 18, 2019 (2019-1-18)
Mike buys a plot of land and founds the nation of New Africa.

References

  1. Verburggen, Robert (January 18, 2019). "Trigger Warning with Killer Mike". National Review. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  2. Blais-Billie, Braudie (January 19, 2019). "Watch Killer Mike's New Netflix Show 'Trigger Warning'". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  3. Perkins, Dennis (January 18, 2019). "Killer Mike tells Stephen Colbert about his new show, marketing the Crips, and how Atlanta is Wakanda". The A.V. Club. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  4. Spearman, Kahron (January 19, 2019). "Review: 'Trigger Warning with Killer Mike' Digs Into America's Wounds". The Daily Dot. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  5. Grove, Rashad (December 14, 2018). "Killer Mike Gets A Netflix Series 'Trigger Warning'". The Source. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  6. Breihan, Tom (January 18, 2019). "Killer Mike Talks 'Trigger Warning,' Starting His Own Religion, & Why Atlanta Is Wakanda On 'Colbert': Watch". Stereogum. Retrieved January 19, 2019.