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How to Watch ‘Why Not Us’ Grambling Dance Documentary on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile

The ESPN+ series “Why Not Us” obliterates preconceived notions surrounding Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the students and athletes that call them home. This season, which premieres Wednesday, Oct. 4 on ESPN+, the show will dive deeply into one of the most highly revered dance lines in the United States — the Orchesis Dance Company at Grambling State University. You can watch with a subscription to ESPN+.

How to Watch ‘Why Not Us’ Grambling Dance Documentary

About ‘Why Not Us’ Grambling Dance Documentary

Marching band performances at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are unparalleled—the thunderous beats and syncopated steps of the band invigorating the crowd, the choreography of the dance line bringing each song to life. Each element creates an experience that is unique to HBCU culture, and fans may be stunned to see just how much effort and work goes into each performance.

This season will follow former captain J’aime Griffith as she takes over the program from a legendary director of 38 years, while also re-establishing the work ethic needed from every dancer to uphold the elite status of the Orchesis Dance Company (ODC) at Grambling State University. Step into the practices, classrooms, and communities of this treasured sisterhood and explore what it takes to epitomize the Orchesis.

Can you watch ‘Why Not Us’ Grambling Dance Documentary for free?

ESPN+ does not offer a free trial, but you can watch ‘Why Not Us’ Grambling Dance Documentary as part of your subscription at no extra charge. If you want to save, you can get an entire year of ESPN+ for $109.99.

What devices can you use to stream ‘Why Not Us’ Grambling Dance Documentary?

You can watch ESPN+ using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

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David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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