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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"The Jailing of Jaime" Airdate: May 12, 1976 Story by Bruce Shelly Directed by Alan Crosland Jr.
Synopsis: Jaime is framed for the theft of a decoding device.
John and Liz are joined by actor/filmmaker E. Adam Thomas. Together, they discuss the actual crime that took place, how much Oscar has changed in that he stood by Jaime through it all, and the application of bionic strength to open a safe door.
Bionic Operative
E. Adam Thomas
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