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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Two brothers locked in deadly combat till the end of time !
This 1980 film features John Terry as Hawk. With the aid of his companions, he seeks to defeat his evil brother Voltan played by the amazing Jack Palance, who has taken a nun hostage.
Join us for episode 4 where Jef and Jason discuss camaraderie, Shane and soundtrack as an important role in a film's success, oh and also SWORDS and SORCERY!!
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