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 52: Reggie Rock Bythewood
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Inhoud geleverd door Pete Chatmon. Alle podcastinhoud, inclusief afleveringen, afbeeldingen en podcastbeschrijvingen, wordt rechtstreeks geüpload en geleverd door Pete Chatmon of hun podcastplatformpartner. Als u denkt dat iemand uw auteursrechtelijk beschermde werk zonder uw toestemming gebruikt, kunt u het hier beschreven proces https://nl.player.fm/legal volgen.
From “Another World” to “A Different World” and everything in between, Reggie has learned the value of being a passionate truth seeker. Reggie Rock Bythewood is a Writer, Director, and Producer best known for “Get On The Bus'', “Notorious”, “Gun Hill” and the Apple TV+ series, “Swagger”. In this episode, Pete is joined by Reggie as he discusses his transition from Staff Writer to Director, the power of connection and safe space, the importance of allowing collaboration to inspire you, moments of surrender during the production of “Swagger”, and more….
(00:00:00 - 00:10:25) -- Podcast Intro and Life of TheDirector
(00:10:25 - 00:16:25) -- “Another World” and Growing Up In The Bronx
(00:16:25 - 00:21:10) -- Inspiration For Storytelling
(00:21:10 - 00:28:30) -- Becoming A Staff Writer On “A Different World”
(00:28:30 - 00:31:30) -- The Age of Black Programming
(00:31:30 - 00:34:20) -- Pivoting From Comedy To Drama
(00:34:20 - 00:41:00) -- Hiring Directors
(00:41:00 - 00:42:10) -- “Transitions: A Director's Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:42:10 - 00:45:45) -- From The Writers Room To Director’s Chair
(00:45:45 - 00:48:00) -- Raising Money For Independent Films
(00:48:00 - 00:56:05) -- Leaning Into Strengths And Collaboration
(00:56:05 - 01:03:20) -- “Swagger” Vs. Pandemic
(01:03:20 - 01:07:20) -- “Swagger” Vs. Rain
(01:07:20 - 01:11:20) -- The Power Of Connection And Safe Space
(01:11:20 - 01:17:25) -- Lightning Round Questions
(01:17:25 - 01:19:00) -- Podcast Outro
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(00:00:00 - 00:10:25) -- Podcast Intro and Life of TheDirector
(00:10:25 - 00:16:25) -- “Another World” and Growing Up In The Bronx
(00:16:25 - 00:21:10) -- Inspiration For Storytelling
(00:21:10 - 00:28:30) -- Becoming A Staff Writer On “A Different World”
(00:28:30 - 00:31:30) -- The Age of Black Programming
(00:31:30 - 00:34:20) -- Pivoting From Comedy To Drama
(00:34:20 - 00:41:00) -- Hiring Directors
(00:41:00 - 00:42:10) -- “Transitions: A Director's Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:42:10 - 00:45:45) -- From The Writers Room To Director’s Chair
(00:45:45 - 00:48:00) -- Raising Money For Independent Films
(00:48:00 - 00:56:05) -- Leaning Into Strengths And Collaboration
(00:56:05 - 01:03:20) -- “Swagger” Vs. Pandemic
(01:03:20 - 01:07:20) -- “Swagger” Vs. Rain
(01:07:20 - 01:11:20) -- The Power Of Connection And Safe Space
(01:11:20 - 01:17:25) -- Lightning Round Questions
(01:17:25 - 01:19:00) -- Podcast Outro
71 afleveringen
MP3•Thuis aflevering
Manage episode 379450894 series 2916489
Inhoud geleverd door Pete Chatmon. Alle podcastinhoud, inclusief afleveringen, afbeeldingen en podcastbeschrijvingen, wordt rechtstreeks geüpload en geleverd door Pete Chatmon of hun podcastplatformpartner. Als u denkt dat iemand uw auteursrechtelijk beschermde werk zonder uw toestemming gebruikt, kunt u het hier beschreven proces https://nl.player.fm/legal volgen.
From “Another World” to “A Different World” and everything in between, Reggie has learned the value of being a passionate truth seeker. Reggie Rock Bythewood is a Writer, Director, and Producer best known for “Get On The Bus'', “Notorious”, “Gun Hill” and the Apple TV+ series, “Swagger”. In this episode, Pete is joined by Reggie as he discusses his transition from Staff Writer to Director, the power of connection and safe space, the importance of allowing collaboration to inspire you, moments of surrender during the production of “Swagger”, and more….
(00:00:00 - 00:10:25) -- Podcast Intro and Life of TheDirector
(00:10:25 - 00:16:25) -- “Another World” and Growing Up In The Bronx
(00:16:25 - 00:21:10) -- Inspiration For Storytelling
(00:21:10 - 00:28:30) -- Becoming A Staff Writer On “A Different World”
(00:28:30 - 00:31:30) -- The Age of Black Programming
(00:31:30 - 00:34:20) -- Pivoting From Comedy To Drama
(00:34:20 - 00:41:00) -- Hiring Directors
(00:41:00 - 00:42:10) -- “Transitions: A Director's Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:42:10 - 00:45:45) -- From The Writers Room To Director’s Chair
(00:45:45 - 00:48:00) -- Raising Money For Independent Films
(00:48:00 - 00:56:05) -- Leaning Into Strengths And Collaboration
(00:56:05 - 01:03:20) -- “Swagger” Vs. Pandemic
(01:03:20 - 01:07:20) -- “Swagger” Vs. Rain
(01:07:20 - 01:11:20) -- The Power Of Connection And Safe Space
(01:11:20 - 01:17:25) -- Lightning Round Questions
(01:17:25 - 01:19:00) -- Podcast Outro
…
continue reading
(00:00:00 - 00:10:25) -- Podcast Intro and Life of TheDirector
(00:10:25 - 00:16:25) -- “Another World” and Growing Up In The Bronx
(00:16:25 - 00:21:10) -- Inspiration For Storytelling
(00:21:10 - 00:28:30) -- Becoming A Staff Writer On “A Different World”
(00:28:30 - 00:31:30) -- The Age of Black Programming
(00:31:30 - 00:34:20) -- Pivoting From Comedy To Drama
(00:34:20 - 00:41:00) -- Hiring Directors
(00:41:00 - 00:42:10) -- “Transitions: A Director's Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:42:10 - 00:45:45) -- From The Writers Room To Director’s Chair
(00:45:45 - 00:48:00) -- Raising Money For Independent Films
(00:48:00 - 00:56:05) -- Leaning Into Strengths And Collaboration
(00:56:05 - 01:03:20) -- “Swagger” Vs. Pandemic
(01:03:20 - 01:07:20) -- “Swagger” Vs. Rain
(01:07:20 - 01:11:20) -- The Power Of Connection And Safe Space
(01:11:20 - 01:17:25) -- Lightning Round Questions
(01:17:25 - 01:19:00) -- Podcast Outro
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