The Fresh Prince Project: How the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Remixed America

A thorough, thoughtful, and immensely entertaining(Jemele Hill, author of Uphill) cultural history of the beloved nineties sitcom that launched Will Smith to superstardomThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airin the vein of Seinfeldia and Best Wishes, Warmest Regards. More than thirty years have passed since The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered on NBC but unlike other family sitcoms of its era, it has remained culturally relevant and beloved by new generations of fans. With fresh eyes on the show in the wake of 2022s launch of Bel-Air, a Fresh Prince reboot on NBCs Peacock, The Fresh Prince Project brings us never-before-told stories based on exclusive interviews with the shows cast, creators, writers, and crew. The Fresh Prince Project is an eye-opening exploration and celebration of a show that not only made Will Smith a household name but helped redefine Americas understandings of race, sex, parenthood, and class.