Activism in Filmmaking with Barry Alexander Brown
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If you don’t know him by name, you know him by his iconic film editing. Barry Brown is the Oscar-nominated editor whose work on classics like Do The Right Thing and BlaKKKlansman put him on the map as one of Spike Lee’s sharpest collaborators. Having grown up in the deep South, Brown’s work has always been rooted in social consciousness, striking a balance between engaging entertainment and important activism. In this episode, Brown breaks down the process behind getting his upcoming film Son of the South made; the experience of collaborating with Spike Lee; how cutting a love scene redefined his editing career; and more!
Barry’s collaborations with Buffalo 8 include Buffalo 8 Post-Production on Barry’s film Son of the South (2020).
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