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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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Metropolis, the groundbreaking silent film that continues to amaze audiences with its timeless themes and stunning visual effects. Join us as we review and explore this iconic science fiction masterpiece.
We talk about the narrative of "Metropolis" and its thought-provoking exploration of social inequality, industrialization, and the human condition. We analyze the brilliant direction of Fritz Lang and the innovative special effects that revolutionized the film industry.
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