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

This cultural history of the beloved nineties sitcom that launched Will Smith’s career offers never-before-told stories based on exclusive interviews with the show’s cast, creators, writers, and crew who all helped redefine America’s understanding of race, sex, parenthood, and class.

Chris Palmer has spent twenty years as a journalist writing about the intersection of entertainment, culture, and sports for ESPN, GQ, and other outlets. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Lamar Odom’s memoir, Darkness to Light, and The Fresh Prince Project. Follow him on Twitter @ChrisPalmerNBA.