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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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Firecracker Department Podcast: Kathy Greenwood
In this episode, we welcome the phenomenal Kathy Greenwood—improviser, actor, and comedy trailblazer! As the first woman to receive the Canadian Comedy Award for Funniest Female Improviser, Kathy has been paving the way for women in comedy for decades. We dive into the importance of standing your ground on stage in improv, making bold choices, and trusting your comedic instincts.
Kathy shares what it was like to fully immerse herself in a multi-dimensional role in Wind at My Back, bringing depth and heart to period drama. We also get the inside scoop on the non-stop, high-energy world of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, where four straight hours of improv tested the limits of creativity and endurance.
And of course, we talk about the sheer joy of making comedy with your best friends in Women Fully Clothed, as well as her work in Ghosts and other incredible projects.
🔥 Don’t miss this laughter-filled, insight-packed episode!
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