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For national streaming, visit CANTV.org
Chicago viewers: Watch on CAN TV (Channel 19)
April 2026 Airing Schedule
04/02/26 - 09:00 pm
04/03/26 - 04:00 pm
04/10/26 - 07:00 pm – Friday Night Spotlight
04/11/26 - 10:00 am
04/13/26 - 06:00 pm
04/14/26 - 01:00 pm
04/18/26 - 12:00 pm
04/18/26 - 07:00 pm
04/26/26 - 06:00 pm
04/29/26 - 05:00 pm
04/30/26 - 12:00 pm
(This teaser contains select archival footage from the 1989 program. Full credits are included in the complete film.)
Logline A visionary Black woman creates a thriving hospitality haven in 1926, offering dignity, opportunity, and belonging—revisited in a centennial reflection that bridges past and present while celebrating the 37th anniversary of its original 1989 television debut and the role of public access in amplifying independent voices.
Synopsis Mamie’s Hospitality Hotel – A Centennial Reflection (1926–2026) revisits the original 1989 award-winning television production through a contemporary lens. Blending archival footage with reflection and renewed purpose, the film re-examines the story of Mamie—a fictional yet deeply resonant character—whose entrepreneurial vision created a space of dignity, community, and opportunity during a time when such spaces were rare.
This 37th anniversary edition draws meaningful connections between past and present, celebrating resilience, creative storytelling, and the enduring power of narratives that reflect lived experiences across generations.
Created and produced by Dr. Pauline Williams
Executive Producer: Angie Murdock
Starring Cynthia (Jackson) Pearson as Mamie Walker