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 ...
…
continue reading
MP4•Episode home
Manage episode 357468885 series 2989051
Content provided by Cam Cornelius & Jason Crossman, Cam Cornelius, and Jason Crossman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Cam Cornelius & Jason Crossman, Cam Cornelius, and Jason Crossman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Mindy Sterling is an American television, film, improv, and voice actress. She portrayed Frau Farbissina in the Austin Powers film series and starred in the web series Con Man, the latter of which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Mindy is part of the iconic Groundlings improv group and has had recurring roles as Miss Francine Briggs on the Nickelodeon series iCarly, Principal Susan Skidmore on the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm, and Linda Schwartz on the ABC series The Goldbergs. Mindy joins The Dudes for a fun look at her career and gives advice for others entering the Entertainment Business!
81 episodes