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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Chad is joined by Rebecca Johnson (@DerbyKid) of Supergirl Radio to add more to the conversation of DC’s television universe. Rebecca shares valuable insight on Flash and Supergirl and we look into the teases for the new seasons. New story lines, new villains, new characters, there is a lot to look forward to!
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