Justin Simien is an amazing director (Dear White People) who’s made a hot new doc called Hollywood Black which explores the history of Black folks in cinema. Really deep look at everything from Birth of A Nation to the success of Jordan Peele. The doc is on MGM+. We go deep into the history of Black cinema and talk/argue about Blaxploitation, Hattie McDaniel, Denzel, Tarantino, what the definition of a Black film is, and more.

Toure Show Episode 446

Host & Writer: Touré

Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Ashley J. Hobbs

Associate Producer: Adell Coleman

Booker: Rae Holliday

Engineer: Claire McHale

Photographers: Podstream Studios

The House: DCP Entertainment

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