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 powerful and deeply personal episode of STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, host Steve Kmetko sits down with acclaimed actor Mykelti Williamson, best known as Bubba in Forrest Gump, for an unforgettable conversation about his life, career, and unwavering artistic integrity. Mykelti opens up about the real story behind landing the iconic role, why he’s never eaten at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., the life lessons he brings to the screen, and his passion for mentoring young actors. He also teases his new film The Last Rodeo and shares candid thoughts on Hollywood, family, and his spiritual foundation. If you're a fan of Heat, Con Air, or Fences, or just love hearing untold Hollywood stories—this is a must-watch. #MykeltiWilliamson #ForrestGump #TheLastRodeo #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #HollywoodPodcast #TomHanks #ActingMasterclass #BehindTheScenes #MovieLegendsShow Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected] Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected]
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