Mix Tape
By Taylor A. Purdee | August 18, 2022
By Taylor A. Purdee | August 18, 2022
Mix Tape
Killian & the Comeback Kids writer-director-star Taylor A. Purdee on multiracial representation, both in front and behind the camera.
Tag: race
Madame Harris – C’est Moi
By Anthony Fabian | July 14, 2022
By Anthony Fabian | July 14, 2022
Madame Harris – C’est Moi
Anthony Fabian, director of the new film Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, on why he is drawn to stories of the underdog.
Why Media Representation Alone Will Never Make You Feel Accepted
By Dan Chen | June 30, 2022
Why Media Representation Alone Will Never Make You Feel Accepted
Filmmaker Dan Chen on the experience of making his debut documentary Accepted, and some of the lessons he learned along the way.
Tiller Russell Talks with Kevin Willmott on the Talkhouse Podcast
By Tiller Russell | September 30, 2021
By Tiller Russell | September 30, 2021
Tiller Russell Talks with Kevin Willmott on the Talkhouse Podcast
The man behind The Night Stalker chats with Oscar-winner Willmott about race, politics, duality, collaborating with Spike Lee, and more.
“White People Stuff” and the Evolution of Black Fandom
By B. Dave Walters | September 10, 2020
By B. Dave Walters | September 10, 2020
“White People Stuff” and the Evolution of Black Fandom
Screenwriter B. Dave Walters, the filmmaker of the upcoming doc Dear America, from a Black Guy, looks back on his journey as a Black geek.
Stick Figures: On the Basis of Race
By Aimiende Negbenebor Sela | July 13, 2020
By Aimiende Negbenebor Sela | July 13, 2020
Stick Figures: On the Basis of Race
Filmmaker Aimiende Negbenebor Sela on how creative play led her to understand that we live the same lives, but are just colored differently.
Exclusive Book Extract: From Courtroom, Alix Lambert Talks to Albert Woodfox
By Alix Lambert | July 6, 2020
By Alix Lambert | July 6, 2020
Exclusive Book Extract: From Courtroom, Alix Lambert Talks to Albert Woodfox
From her latest book, filmmaker and writer Alix Lambert shares a conversation with Albert Woodfox, who served 40 years in solitary confinement.
How I Faked My Race to Make It in Hollywood
By Jenna Mattison Mirza | April 21, 2020
By Jenna Mattison Mirza | April 21, 2020
How I Faked My Race to Make It in Hollywood
Jenna Mattison Mirza changed her name and transformed her appearance to find success in film. But now she's doing things on her own terms.
“We’re Ready To Be In the Future Now”: a Talk with Devin McKnight and Shehzaad Jiwani
By Shehzaad Jiwani | July 19, 2019
By Shehzaad Jiwani | July 19, 2019
“We’re Ready To Be In the Future Now”: a Talk with Devin McKnight and Shehzaad Jiwani
McKnight talks to the Greys frontman about racial identity, working within the confines of a white indie establishment, and his new album as Maneka.
Hannah Fidell (The Long Dumb Road) Talks with Josephine Decker (Madeline’s Madeline) for the Talkhouse Podcast
By Hannah Fidell | August 9, 2018
By Hannah Fidell | August 9, 2018
Hannah Fidell (The Long Dumb Road) Talks with Josephine Decker (Madeline’s Madeline) for the Talkhouse Podcast
Recorded at Sundance, the two director friends discuss their new films, race, childhood storytelling games, and much more.