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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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The BBC's experts and correspondents answered your questions about the recent strikes the US carried out against Iran, and what it means for the wider region. Answering a question about the consequences of the US attack on Iran, chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet said this is "major turning point in the 45-year-old standoff" between the two countries. BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson was asked how it compares to conflict in Iraq and he said it's "a different case", particularly the speed at which things have unfolded. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Iran #YourQuestionsAnswered #BBCNews
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