STARZ has announced a special early preview of the new docu-series,
DOWN IN THE VALLEY, a unique six-half-hour episode series that will offer viewers a captivating journey through the multifaceted Deep South that is as poignant as it is joyful and magical. The series is hosted by the dynamic and iconic Nicco Annan (
P-VALLEY), and it is set to premiere Episode 1, “Diamonds of Memphis,” a week early on Friday, June 28, at midnight ET on STARZ.
Annan, best known as “Uncle Clifford” on STARZ’s critically acclaimed drama series P-VALLEY, will be immersed in the people, sensuality, music, culture, and stories of the South. From strip clubs to sex workshops, rap performances, and ancient hoodoo rituals, Annan, as well as the audience, will experience it all. The series confronts uncomfortable truths, challenges societal norms, and advocates for a more inclusive and enlightened future.
DOWN IN THE VALLEY is produced by Zero Point Zero for STARZ. In addition to the NAACP Best Actor Award, Nicco Annan was awarded The Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema & Television’s Actor Award and nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. Executive Producers include Pulitzer Prize winner and P-VALLEY creator Katori Hall (
The Hot Wing King, Oliver Award-winning
The Mountaintop and Broadway’s
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical). Emmy and Peabody award-winning executive producer Shoshana Guy served as showrunner and executive producer. Emmy and Peabody award-winners Lydia Tenaglia and Chris Collins serve as executive producers along with Emmy award winner Jared Andrukanis as co-executive producer on behalf of Zero Point Zero.