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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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This week, we delve into the 'digital guillotine' and the #Blockout2024 movement on TikTok. The movement urges users to block celebrities who stay silent on Palestine.
We ponder how to balance entertainment with staying informed. We navigate the changing realms of culture and activism, examining differing perspectives on the movement's impact.
Though we can't offer all the solutions, we shed light on how our engagement with pop culture and social media affects our mental health and the world around us.
Show Notes and References:
- Blockout 2024: what should we realistically expect from celebrity activism? - Dazed Magazine
- Calls to Boycott Celebrities for Silence on the War in Gaza Spark a Debate Over Online Activism - TIME
- Canadians feel grocery inflation getting worse, 18% are boycotting Loblaw: poll - CTV News
- High Low Brow episode on Parasocial Relationships with Sadaf Ahsan
- High Low Brow episode on Stan Culture with Rosalyn Talusan
- TikTok PR Crisis Analysis by Molly McPherson
Chapters
1. Discussing the Digital Guillotine and the Pursuit of Mindful Media Consumption (00:00:00)
2. Celebrity Culture and Coping Mechanisms (00:00:16)
3. Culture's Impact on Boycott Movements (00:04:43)
4. Celebrity Accountability and Consumer Activism (00:17:58)
5. Celebrities, Ethics, and Social Media (00:27:53)
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