A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

Based on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ #1 New York Times bestseller and originally adapted and staged by the Apollo Theater, this special combines elements of that production - including powerful readings from Coates’ book - with documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation.