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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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This week, Chelsea is chatting about the Highlanders 7 convention in Birmingham, England, that took place July 19-21, 2024. Come along for a wee fireside chat as she discusses all the fun stories, interesting tidbits, and not-so-subtle hints she gleaned from cast panels as well as meet and greets with David Berry and Charles Vandervaart. If you’re the sort that likes spoilers, you’ll want to stay tuned until the end for all the Season Seven Part B and Season Eight tea!
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