Skip to content
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Essays
    • Playlists
    • Columns
    • Everything Else
  • Film
    • Reviews
    • Essays
    • Video Essays
    • Columns
    • Everything Else
  • Podcast
  • Contributors
  • About
  • Music
  • Film
  • Podcast
  • Artists
  • About

Tag: African American Cinema

Crayola Crayons and the Price of Being Black

Film
By Wendell B. Harris, Jr. | October 21, 2021
By Wendell B. Harris, Jr. | October 21, 2021

Crayola Crayons and the Price of Being Black

Wendell B. Harris, Jr., the writer-director-star of Chameleon Street, the re-released indie classic, on racism and conditioning in America.

Seeing is Believing and We Need A New Way to See

Film
By Elegance Bratton | July 28, 2020
By Elegance Bratton | July 28, 2020

Seeing is Believing and We Need A New Way to See

Director Elegance Bratton takes a frank look at what the film industry can do in this crucial moment to help eradicate systemic racism.

The Myth of the Small Black Film

Film
By Nijla Mu’min | June 24, 2020
By Nijla Mu’min | June 24, 2020

The Myth of the Small Black Film

Jinn director Nijla Mu'min contemplates what “too small” means when it comes to Black filmmaking, and how this moment can shift that thinking.

On Black Storytelling and Why Hollywood Must Irrevocably Change

Film
By Deborah Goodwin | June 22, 2020
By Deborah Goodwin | June 22, 2020

On Black Storytelling and Why Hollywood Must Irrevocably Change

Deborah Goodwin looks back on her personal experiences as a Black filmmaker and calls for a systemic transformation of the film industry.

A Different Kind of Black Cinema

Film
By Rashaad Ernesto Green | February 28, 2020
By Rashaad Ernesto Green | February 28, 2020

A Different Kind of Black Cinema

Premature’s Rashaad Ernesto Green on why telling a young black love story was a radical act.

Why a Little Black Girl Wanted to Make a Feature Film

Film
By Leslie Harris | July 13, 2018
By Leslie Harris | July 13, 2018

Why a Little Black Girl Wanted to Make a Feature Film

Leslie Harris on the unique journey she took to making her debut feature, Just Another Girl on the I.R.T., and beyond.

Growing Pains

Film
By Nijla Mu’min | April 25, 2018
By Nijla Mu’min | April 25, 2018

Growing Pains

Nijla Mu'min makes no apologies for her African-American coming-of-age movie Jinn, which plays at BAM this weekend.

Nelson George (A Ballerina’s Tale) Talks How Spike Lee Changed His Life

Film
By Nelson George | October 17, 2015
By Nelson George | October 17, 2015

Nelson George (A Ballerina’s Tale) Talks How Spike Lee Changed His Life

Now with his first feature playing in theaters, a director looks back to the start of his journey toward becoming a filmmaker.

Featured Podcast

Popular Talks

Today This Week All Time
        TALKHOUSE WEEKLY
        A Friday digest of the week's best Talks, picked for you by the editors.

        Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
        To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
        © 2023 Talkhouse, Inc. All Rights Reserved.