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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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On this episode, Rob and Tony observe the anniversary of D-Day, while also paying tribute to the brave heroes who have given their lives in service to America, with Saving Private Ryan. They discuss Spielberg's dedication to realism and his willingness to show the horrors of war as much as possible on the silver screen. They also talk about what the actors had to go through to prepare for their roles. Gear up. It's time for Saving Private Ryan.
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