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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Join Degrassi cast members Shane Kippel (Spinner) and Mike Lobel (Jay) as they revisit Degrassi: The Next Generation one episode at a time. From behind-the-scenes stories and cast guest appearances to fan questions and fresh takes, DeGrads is your weekly dose of early nostalgia, drama, and the show that shaped a generation.
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