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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BEHIND THE LENS #433: Featuring Damian Hurley
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This week on BEHIND THE LENS we have a wonderful new filmmaker joining us live, DAMIAN HURLEY, discussing his new film STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL, plus our exclusive interview with screenwriter ALESSANDRO CAMON talking about his latest film, the emotionally powerful, THE LISTENER. Slow and steady wins the race with the films we're showcasing on this episode of #BTLRadioShow as we welcome writer/director DAMIAN HURLEY live to discuss his feature directorial debut of the slo-burn mystery STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Damian is a filmmaker to put on your radar now. Thoughtful, insightful, and skilled, Damian "sees" his vision and executes it utilizing all the tools in the cinematic toolbox to create emotionally and visually evocative storytelling. And just how is it to direct one's mother but have her as your producer? Damian tells all! And dare I say, he is one of the nicest individuals with whom I have ever spoken. But first, we kick off the show with my exclusive interview with screenwriter ALESSANDRO CAMON talking about his latest film, the emotionally powerful THE LISTENER starring Tessa Thompson. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
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This week on BEHIND THE LENS we have a wonderful new filmmaker joining us live, DAMIAN HURLEY, discussing his new film STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL, plus our exclusive interview with screenwriter ALESSANDRO CAMON talking about his latest film, the emotionally powerful, THE LISTENER. Slow and steady wins the race with the films we're showcasing on this episode of #BTLRadioShow as we welcome writer/director DAMIAN HURLEY live to discuss his feature directorial debut of the slo-burn mystery STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Damian is a filmmaker to put on your radar now. Thoughtful, insightful, and skilled, Damian "sees" his vision and executes it utilizing all the tools in the cinematic toolbox to create emotionally and visually evocative storytelling. And just how is it to direct one's mother but have her as your producer? Damian tells all! And dare I say, he is one of the nicest individuals with whom I have ever spoken. But first, we kick off the show with my exclusive interview with screenwriter ALESSANDRO CAMON talking about his latest film, the emotionally powerful THE LISTENER starring Tessa Thompson. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
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