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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From March 28th, 2008: With many of the regular cast on a temporary leave of absence, John and Mike are joined by Ashley and Tucker this week and together they discuss the highs and lows of the brilliant but sadly still canceled 12 Oz. Mouse. They also discuss impending plans for the second season finale of the Swimcast.
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