Kerry Gordy, an executive producer for “Sunday Best,” proclaimed that the film was an indicator of what was to come from director Sacha Jenkins.

The documentary illustrates the life and iconic career of Ed Sullivan, and demonstrates the growth and potential of Jenkins as a documentarian. The film is an intimate portrait beyond the columnist-turned-television host’s reputation for introducing audiences to future music stars on the front end of their ascension. Released on Netflix in July, “Sunday Best” reveals Sullivan to be a social justice warrior who broke barriers and took major risks in the name of racial equality.

“Before ‘Sunday Best,’ I respected and admired him,” said Gordy, a veteran entertainment executive. “Now he is a major hero of mine. I put him on the level that I put Dr.

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