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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A podcast about the weird and wonderful world of Canadian arts and culture, aka "Canadian Content." In hour-long episodes, Aaron and Naomi dive deep into Canadian film, television, literature, music, and more. Sometimes a friend joins them, too. Naomi K. Lewis is a writer and editor, and Aaron Giovannone is a writer and professor. Because of the dominance of the United States, Canada is a country where nearly all domestic culture relies on protectionist laws and public funding to exist. Whether this produces inspired or dispiriting results, the fun and informative discussions on Sweater Weather are always worth your time. If you like what we do and want to support the show, subscribe to Sweater Weather on Patreon. Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.
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A podcast about the weird and wonderful world of Canadian arts and culture, aka "Canadian Content." In hour-long episodes, Aaron and Naomi dive deep into Canadian film, television, literature, music, and more. Sometimes a friend joins them, too. Naomi K. Lewis is a writer and editor, and Aaron Giovannone is a writer and professor. Because of the dominance of the United States, Canada is a country where nearly all domestic culture relies on protectionist laws and public funding to exist. Whether this produces inspired or dispiriting results, the fun and informative discussions on Sweater Weather are always worth your time. If you like what we do and want to support the show, subscribe to Sweater Weather on Patreon. Go to patreon.com/canadiansweater for details.
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