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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Mitchell stops by to discuss his favorite film of all time. This 1999 cult classic kicked off the careers of many talented actors and actresses despite a disappointing return at the box office. The film continues to thrive today even if it is hard to find.
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Mitchell stops by to discuss his favorite film of all time. This 1999 cult classic kicked off the careers of many talented actors and actresses despite a disappointing return at the box office. The film continues to thrive today even if it is hard to find.
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