For the final traditional episode of That Wannabe Film Class, our crew is joined by Prince Jackson and Cam Hawkins to discuss Moonlight and how minority representation is still so lacking in both Hollywood and the new media space we occupy.
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Sorry to Bother You: Black Representation in Film (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 34)
We’re joined by Summer Plair to talk Sorry To Bother You and how it portrays capitalism, how it represents diverse experiences, and just how INCREDIBLY weird it is.
Fruitvale Station: Black Representation in Film (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 33)
Ben sits down with filmmaker Terence Johnson to discuss Fruitvale Station. The two have a personal conversation on their shared experience growing up in the East Bay alongside how Hollywood represents Black experiences and ways the industry can improve.
Blindspotting: Black Representation in Film (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 32)
We’re back! Ben and Chloe are joined by Emmett Watkins Jr. and Bryce Cross and for the first ep. in our Black Lives Matter month. The team talks Blindspotting, diving into both the movie’s excellent comedy and the serious topic at its heart. This is one you won’t want to miss!
Black Lives Matter (That Wannabe Film Class Ep. 31)
We take a step back from movie talk to focus on the important Black Lives Matter movement. The team discusses available resources, how you can contribute to the fight, and our responsibility as people with white privilege.