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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Plus: Survivor Australia, Fisk, the one millionth Downton Abbey farewell, and The Switch
Chapters
00:00 Survivor Australia: A New Adventure
05:51 The Crossover: Fisk and Survivor Connections
11:27 SNL Exodus: Changes in the Cast
17:11 Upcoming Movies: Anticipation and Excitement
18:52 Excitement for Upcoming Films
20:35 Diverse Film Genres and Directors
22:17 Anticipation for Unique Storylines
24:08 Exploring the Impact of Music in Film
25:55 Reflections on Adaptations and Sequels
27:36 Final Thoughts on Upcoming Releases
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