Jesse Williams Discusses New Docuseries About Black-Owned Spirits Brands [Video]

Being an entrepreneur means uncertainty is a way of life, even more so if they’re trying to make it in the ultra-competitive wine and spirits business.

That’s why Jesse Williams is shining a light on Black-owned spirits brands with a new docuseries entitled Distilled, premiering on August 1 on AMC+.

The show — which he executive produced — follows Black entrepreneurs as they “bring their brands to market, offering an in-depth look at the passion, innovation and resilience required to succeed,” according to an official synopsis. The series debuts with a look at the Williams family (no relation to the actor) and their Delta Dirt Distillery in Helena, Arkansas, which opened in April 2021 and sells a refined sweet blend vodka and tail cotton gin.

At Distilled‘s Los Angeles premiere on July 28, Jesse peeled back the docuseries’ many layers.

“We’re talking about people who are making very high level products and existing in …