Best Black Film Center & Archive Podcasts (2024)

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W.Ellington Felton: Building a Legacy of Originality and Artistic Innovation 2:02:30

5h ago2:02:30

2:02:30

Send us a Text Message. S1. E16. In this episode of KeyBARD, singer, poet, actor, and emcee W.Ellington Felton opens up about his artistic journey, creative process, and love for teaching. He talks with host Thembi Duncan about his vision for turning 50, the different eras of his work, and what it means to truly be free. Introspective. Loquacious. …

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Michael Lavine: Shaping Global Perceptions of Musical Theater and Archiving Broadway Treasures 36:58

4d ago36:58

36:58

Send us a Text Message. S1. E15. Michael Lavine is a celebrated music director, performance coach, sheet music expert, archivist, musical theater expert, orchestra conductor, record producer, and singer who's worked with Broadway icons such as Stephen Sondheim, John Kander, Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Craig Carnelia, Hugh Martin, and Sheldon Harnic…

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Helynsia Brown: Driving Equity and Innovation in Technology 41:41

7d ago41:41

41:41

Send us a Text Message. S1E14. In this episode Thembi speaks with technology executive Helynsia Brown about her career in tech, beginning with the U.S. Air Force, leading to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Museum of Modern art in New York, and currently the Women Donors Network. With an emphasis on service, purpose,…

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Sam Lewis: Innovating Craftsmanship in Film and Theatre 52:23

12d ago52:23

52:23

Send us a Text Message. S1E13. Sam Lewis In this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan interviews Sam Lewis, an omni media artist and designer whose innovative craftsmanship spans various artistic disciplines. Sam shares his earliest memories of working with his hands, which sparked a lifelong passion for creating. The conversation leads into his …

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Lynne Streeter Childress: Improving Social Emotional Health Through Theatre 1:05:02

14d ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Send us a Text Message. S1E12. Lynne Streeter Childress In this episode, multi-talented theatre artist Lynne Streeter Childress shares her journey through 30 years of working in professional theatre, focusing on her extensive work in theatre for young audiences (TYA). Lynne Streeter Childress is a playwright, actor, teaching artist, singer, directo…

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Roy Clariana: Exploring Brain Patterns and Knowledge Structures with Educational Technology 1:27:03

1M ago1:27:03

1:27:03

Send us a Text Message. S1.E11. In this episode, Dr. Roy Clariana describes his journey from the Peace Corps, through corporate training, and into academia, where he's been a tenured professor in Learning Design and Technology at Penn State University since 1997. His recently completed 5-year National Science Foundation research project with collea…

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Goldie Patrick: Centering Black Womxn and Girls through a Hip-Hop Pedagogy 2:27:07

1M ago2:27:07

2:27:07

Send us a Text Message. S1.E10. Thembi talks with brilliant playwright, poet, screenwriter, director, and cultural worker Goldie Patrick about the cities and cultures that shaped her identity and artistry, her innovative theatre projects, and her belief that Black liberation begins with Black womxn and girls. This dynamic conversation also covers G…

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Dr. Giani Clarkson: Inspiring Change in the Classroom and Beyond 1:31:29

2M ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Send us a Text Message. S1.E9. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Giani Clarkson joins Thembi to discuss his journey as an educator, the importance of mentorship and cultural representation in education, his approach to teaching civic engagement, and he even lets us in on which Abbott Elementary character that he most identifies with. Dr. Giani…

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Dan McCreary: Revolutionizing Education with Artificial Intelligence 1:17:58

2M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Send us a Text Message. S1.E8. Thembi takes a deep dive into MicroSims, systems thinking, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and so much more with Dan McCreary, an AI strategist that works as head of AI for TigerGraph. In the past, Dan worked as a VLSI circuit designer at Bell Labs and with the creators of the UNIX operating system. He worked…

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Wil Green II: The Power of Passion and Authenticity in Education 56:14

2M ago56:14

56:14

Send us a Text Message. S1.E7. For this special episode of KeyBARD, Thembi talks with the multifaceted community advocate, consultant, and educator Wil Green II. With over 28 years of experience in education and youth development, Wil brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to this dynamic conversation. Wil talks about the city that made him, Buff…

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Naila Ansari: Amplifying Black Voices through Performance and Pedagogy 52:11

2M ago52:11

52:11

Send us a Text Message. S1.E6. In this episode, Thembi is joined by award-winning choreographer, director and performing artist, Naila Ansari, who shares her journey from the world of dance to her work as an academic and archivist. We talk about some of her groundbreaking projects including The Movement of Joy, in which she archives the Joy of Blac…

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Michael Bobbitt: Leading Innovative Growth in the Arts Sector 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Send us a Text Message. S1.E5. Arts and culture visionary Michael J. Bobbitt joins Thembi this week to discuss the pressing need for systemic change in the arts sector. In his role as Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, Michael "walks the walk" and consistently implements innovation and sparks paradigm shift in the agency. In this rich dis…

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Nwabisa Plaatjie: Empowerment and Sustainability in South African Theatre 1:17:32

3M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Send us a Text Message. S1.E4. Award-winning South African playwright/director Nwabisa Plaatjie shares gems from her artistic journey as a theatre maker from a long line of storytellers. From her groundbreaking work in Cape Town to her roots in rural South Africa, Nwabisa shares how she's reshaping cultural narratives, fostering community connectio…

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Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms 47:21

3M ago47:21

47:21

Send us a Text Message. S1.E3. Step into the world of playwright, director, and actor Psalmayene 24 as he shares insights into his unique creative process and the powerful themes that define his theatrical body of work. We explore his seminal hip-hop theatre piece Free Jujube Brown!, discuss his reimagining of an iconic historical interaction betwe…

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Charles Reigeluth: Transforming American Education 37:27

3M ago37:27

37:27

Send us a Text Message. S1.E2. Imagine an education system with no grade levels -- or no grades at all! Imagine schools where students advance based on their mastery of the material, not just the passage of time. This is personalized, competency-based learning. This week’s guest is Charles Reigeluth, Ph.D., an award-winning, internationally renowne…

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Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education 58:18

4M ago58:18

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Send us a Text Message. S1.E1. Join host Thembi Duncan as she sits down for the very first episode of KeyBARD with Ayesis Clay, a distinguished educator, theatre practitioner, and nationally sought-after keynote speaker. Ayesis shares her insights on the creative process, working with incarcerated youth, the biggest challenges of the US education s…

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Frame By Frame: Episode 5 - Numa Perrier 1:04:35

2+ y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

When did sex become so serious? Artist and filmmaker Numa Perrier asks this question not because she doesn’t know the answer, but because she wants to engage in the power of the erotic to encompass a fuller human experience, with not only a seriousness of vision but also intentional and inherent playfulness. Her first feature-length film, Jezebel, …

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Frame By Frame: Episode 3 - Jessie Maple 20:05

2+ y ago20:05

20:05

Jessie Maple, the first Black woman to join the International Photographers of Motion Picture & Television Union, talked about her career with Dr. Terri Francis in January of 2020 during her campus visit. Her 1989 film Twice as Nice, which screened at the IULMIA, follows twins Caren and Camilla Parker, both star players on a college women’s basketb…

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Frame By Frame: Episode 4 - Philana Payton 1:16:31

2+ y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

NASA defines a supernova as “the last hurrah” of a dying star. But what do supernovas and Black leading women in Hollywood have in common? That’s what Philana Payton, doctoral candidate for Cinema and Media Studies at USC is searching to answer in her dissertation, “Celestial Bodies: Black Women, Hollywood, and the Fallacy of Stardom.” Payton visit…

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Frame By Frame: Episode 2 - Esther Figueroa 37:21

2+ y ago37:21

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Jamaican filmmaker Esther Figueroa visited the BFC/A in the Spring of 2019. The visit was a part of the program, ‘Black Sun White Moon: Exploring Black Cinematic Imaginations of Space.’ The film series included Fly Me to the Moon, Figueroa’s feature-length documentary about the natural material of bauxite in the Caribbean that have been mined as an…

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Frame By Frame: Episode 1 - TreaAndrea Russworm 1:03:52

2+ y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

As a part of the Before Representation series in Fall 2019, Dr. TreaAndrea Russworm, Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts Amherst, presented her work on race and video games at the IU Media School. Dr. Russworm’s work spans across digital cultural studies to postmodern studies. A natural storyteller since childhood, the professor envi…

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Black Film Center & Archive Podcasts

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W.Ellington Felton: Building a Legacy of Originality and Artistic Innovation 2:02:30

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Michael Lavine: Shaping Global Perceptions of Musical Theater and Archiving Broadway Treasures 36:58

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Helynsia Brown: Driving Equity and Innovation in Technology 41:41

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Sam Lewis: Innovating Craftsmanship in Film and Theatre 52:23

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Lynne Streeter Childress: Improving Social Emotional Health Through Theatre 1:05:02

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Roy Clariana: Exploring Brain Patterns and Knowledge Structures with Educational Technology 1:27:03

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Goldie Patrick: Centering Black Womxn and Girls through a Hip-Hop Pedagogy 2:27:07

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Dr. Giani Clarkson: Inspiring Change in the Classroom and Beyond 1:31:29

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Dan McCreary: Revolutionizing Education with Artificial Intelligence 1:17:58

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Wil Green II: The Power of Passion and Authenticity in Education 56:14

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Naila Ansari: Amplifying Black Voices through Performance and Pedagogy 52:11

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Michael Bobbitt: Leading Innovative Growth in the Arts Sector 1:00:40

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Nwabisa Plaatjie: Empowerment and Sustainability in South African Theatre 1:17:32

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Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms 47:21

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Charles Reigeluth: Transforming American Education 37:27

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Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education 58:18

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Frame By Frame: Episode 5 - Numa Perrier 1:04:35

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Frame By Frame: Episode 3 - Jessie Maple 20:05

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Frame By Frame: Episode 4 - Philana Payton 1:16:31

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Frame By Frame: Episode 2 - Esther Figueroa 37:21

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Frame By Frame: Episode 1 - TreaAndrea Russworm 1:03:52

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