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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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Finding His Own Spotlight: The Evolving Career of Jimmy Hanks
Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin
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Jimmy Hanks shares his fascinating journey through Hollywood, from his early acting days and unexpected entrance into the industry, to his decades-long career as a writer, director, and the voice behind one of the most beloved characters in animation.
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He opens up about building a creative path distinct from his brother, finding fulfillment in storytelling, and how persistence, humility, and humor shaped his long-standing career in entertainment.
Episode Highlights:
- From Reluctant Actor to Lifelong Creative: How Jimmy stumbled into acting while supporting his then-wife’s Hollywood dreams and found his own passion in performance.
- Acting as a Craft: Why he compares acting to athletics — requiring constant training, focus, and discipline.
- The Voice of Woody: How a single gig turned into a 30-year role bringing Toy Story’s iconic cowboy to life in toys, video games, and Disney attractions.
- Behind the Scenes of Forrest Gump: His experience as Tom Hanks’ double for the legendary running scenes and what he learned about filmmaking from that set.
- Evolving as a Writer and Director: The creative satisfaction of shifting from in front of the camera to behind it, developing heartfelt projects like Mothers in Action and Black Like Me.
You're going to love my conversation with Jimmy Hanks
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