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 conversation, Ryan and Justin discuss their recent experiences with travel and the solar eclipse. They also touch on the UFC 300 event and the state of the light heavyweight division. The conversation then shifts to O.J. Simpson and the New York Knicks. Finally, they mention The Rock's controversial comments about being 'anti-woke.' The conversation revolves around the TV show Fallout, based on the popular video game. Finally, Ryan Shares his review of Civil War.
00:00 Introduction
09:13 UFC 300
16:59 OJ's Dead
19:17 The Rock Anti Woke
27:28 Fallout Review
54:34 Civil War Review
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