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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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Episode 200: Strange New Worlds - Strange New Worlds / The Broken Circle. We cover Seasons 1 and 2 of SNW back to back. Beginning with The Broken Circle diving into the past of M'Benga and Chapel. And then going back and reviewing as the Pilot that started it all in May 2022. The Broken Circle Rating: Eric 8.25, Bob 6, Strange New Worlds Rating: Eric 7, Bob 7.
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