kweli.tv, a subscription VOD service focused on the global black community has officially launched to the publish with documentaries, films, web shows, children’s programming, news and more to its audience in North America, Europe, Latin America, The Caribbean and Africa.

kweliTV also features independent filmmakers of color from across the globe to showcase their content after their film festival runs.

With subscription plans of $49.99 a year or $5.99 a month; Rental – $3.99 per 24-hour; Live TV – Free,  KweliTV says its mission  is to curate content from African descent to both African and non-African audiences.

“We believe that by doing so we not only giving much needed platform for black filmmakers and producers to showcase their work, but also change how people of African descent are portrayed in mainstream media,” said DeShuna Spencer, founder and CEO. “Our community is overwhelmingly absent from leadership roles in film and production studios, which is why we end up with scenarios in which black man and women are portrayed unjustly…this is why media perception and authentic representation matter. It is critical that as a community we create and control our own narratives through media ownership.”

kweliTV currently has nearly 200 titles (more than 7,000 total viewing hours) and will be adding five new titles every Wednesday. More than 50 new films will be added between September and Christmas.

kweliTV is available on Roku, Google Play and Apple TV for subscribers and is fully integrated with both Chromecast and Apple Airplay. Additionally, kweliTV offers a free live TV stream and member discounts/perks to black-owned businesses, weekly subscriber contests, and more.