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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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In this podcast, they discuss the 84 through 81 spots on the list. They also discuss casting for Damon Lindelof's Peacock series "Mrs. Davis," a brand new song inspired by "Lost," a throwback to the "Lost" TV Guide special, what would be featured inside of a DHARMA Initiative arcade, and other assorted madness.191 episodes
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