Brown Sugar Review
Brown Sugar was launched in 2017 by Bounce TV, a multicast African-American television network. With a selection of more than 300 films and shows, this VOD streaming service has a large collection of classic black cinema.
Brown Sugar claims to be the “biggest collection of the baddest movies” in the Blaxploitation genre. A subgenre of the 1970s grindhouse exploitation film movement, Blaxploitation refers to low-budget films with Black casts tackling racial and social issues in an entertaining fashion.
Amazon Prime Video members can purchase the channel add-on for $3.99 per month which includes a seven-day free trial.
Review
We tested Brown Sugar and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. Brown Sugar is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Content
TV Shows
Original shows from Brown Sugar’s parent network Bounce TV are featured on the service, however, you cannot watch Bounce TV live. Complete seasons of series like “Saints & Sinners,” “Mann & Wife,” “Family Time,” “In The Cut” and “Ed Gordon,” can be found as well as Premier Boxing Champions events.
Movies
Notable titles include “The Black Dragon,” “The Mighty Quinn,” Beyoncé’s “On Top,” “Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip, ” “Foxy Brown,” “The Original Gangstas,” “In the Heat of the Night,” “Blacula,” “Cleopatra Jones,” “Crash,” and lots more.
Features
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for Brown Sugar.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.
Up to 3 Devices
Brown Sugar allows you to stream on up to 3 devices simultaneously.
Compatible Devices
Brown Sugar is compatible with these devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast
- Roku
- Android TV
- iPhone/iPad
- Android Phone/Tablet
- Mac
- Windows
- LG Smart TV (Chromecast or Roku built in)
- Samsung Smart TV (AirPlay)
- Sony Smart TV (Chromecast or Roku built in)
- VIZIO Smart TV (Chromecast or Roku built in)
Brown Sugar is not compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or onn devices.
Tech Specs
720p HD
(Up to 1080p HD)
Most video streams are in 720p HD. Some video streams are available in 1080p HD.
Stereo Sound
Content has stereo audio.