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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Those sale slapping salespeople are BACK to break down the SEVEN, yes SEVEN new titles hitting the webstore this Black Friday! The excitement can't even be contained as we chortle our way through some iconic extra features to accompany these highly sought-after titles.
Also, we are treated to an incredible segment of Rendezvous After Hours with DJ Alfonso who created a playlist of songs inspired by this months announcements!
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