In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Episode 138: Christian Lee
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This week, we're changing things up a bit. As Justin explains at the top of the show, this is the first time we've interviewed a personal friend as a guest. But he's oh-so-very-much worthy, don't you worry about that! Christian Lee has a background in stand-up comedy and is the guy behind the YouTube channel DadSews, where he is teaching himself how to sew on camera (and making a lot of mistakes and revelations along the way). On this episode, we chat about why he chose sewing for his niche, adoption, mixed-race families, putting yourself (and your family) "out there" for others to judge, the competitive world of YouTube and how difficult it really is to get noticed and build a following, finding time to pursue your passions while also being a full-time parent, and some advice for people just getting into the whole YouTube thing (which can be incredibly overwhelming, I know).
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This week, we're changing things up a bit. As Justin explains at the top of the show, this is the first time we've interviewed a personal friend as a guest. But he's oh-so-very-much worthy, don't you worry about that! Christian Lee has a background in stand-up comedy and is the guy behind the YouTube channel DadSews, where he is teaching himself how to sew on camera (and making a lot of mistakes and revelations along the way). On this episode, we chat about why he chose sewing for his niche, adoption, mixed-race families, putting yourself (and your family) "out there" for others to judge, the competitive world of YouTube and how difficult it really is to get noticed and build a following, finding time to pursue your passions while also being a full-time parent, and some advice for people just getting into the whole YouTube thing (which can be incredibly overwhelming, I know).
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