This week we are obsessing and analyzing Julie Dash's 1991 groundbreaking film, Daughters of the Dust. Joined by LA creative and filmmaker, Brianna Byrdsong, we break down the importance of this film and along with some of its symbolism.
Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) and Sunflower B Rose
Editing: Imani D. Johnson
Produced by: Imani D. Johnson
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This week the FTB crew is joined by Nick Hatcher to discuss Spike Lee's first joint, She's Gotta Have It (1986). Join us as we discuss the dating life of Nola Darling and her trio of suiters (and Opal!) and why Spike might've chosen this as his first feature film.
Hosts: Sunflower B. Rose Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts)
Editing: Imani D. Johnson
Produced by: Sunflower B Rose
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This week we are joined by Brianna Byrdsong and Brianna Wright, to discuss Ryan Coogler's blockbuster of the year Sinners! Join us as the FTB crew deep dive into everything we loved, everything we obsessed over, and what this film means as an instant classic for Black cinema.
Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) and Sunflower B. Rose
Editing: Sunflower B Rose
Produced by: Sunflower B Rose and Imani D. Johnson
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This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists.
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This week we are joined by Dominique Barlow, to rewatch the 1999 directoral debut by Rick Famuyiwa, The Wood. Join us as we discuss Black masculinity in film and what it means to teenager in pursuit of girls and glory.
Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) and Sunflower B. Rose
Editing: Imani D. Johnson
Produced by: Imani Johnson
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This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists.
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The Fade to Black Podcast is BACK! And we are kicking Season 4 off diving into the 2023 concert film Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé with special guest Brianna Wright!
Hosts: Sunflower B Rose and Imani D. Johnson
Editing: Imani D. Johnson (IG: @imaniposts)
Produced by: Sunflower B Rose
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This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists.
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In our Season 3 finale, the Fade to Black team is switching it up! They have each picked an episode from their favorite Black TV shows to discuss and dissect. Join us as we discuss "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga" (Season 3, Episode 9 of Atlanta), "Fifth Dimension: The Parable of the Pirate & the King" (Season 2, Episode 5 of Random Acts of Flyness), and "This Extraordinary Being" (Season 1, Episode 6 of Watchmen).
Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts), Sunflower B. Rose (@suno.b.rose), and David Dunnington (@videodvdman)
Editing: Sunflower B Rose
Produced by: Imani D. Johnson, Sunflower B Rose, and David Dunnington
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What does it mean to be a "Black" writer? This week David is joined by James Izlar (@jcizlar) to discuss the 2023 Academy award winning film American Fiction (written and directed by Cord Jefferson) about a frustrated novelist who writes a satirical book based on racial stereotypes but is instead met with praise after it is mistaken for "serious" literature.
Host: David Dunnington (@videodvdman)
Editing: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts)
Produced by: David Dunnington
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This week in the Fade to Black Podcast, Sunflower introduces the FTB crew to Melvin Van Peeble's first and only studio film, Watermelon Man (1970) (scr. Herman Raucher).
Hosts: Sunflower B Rose, David Dunnington, and Imani D. Johnson
Editing: Imani D. Johnson (IG: @imaniposts)
Produced by: Sunflower B Rose
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This week, the FTB crew discusses the 1995 romance, Waiting to Exhale, written by Terry McMillian and Ronald Bass, and directed by Forest Whitaker. Starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Lela Rechon, and Loretta Devine.
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Host: Imani Johnson (IG: @imaniposts)
Editing: Sunflower B Rose
Produced by: Imani Johnson
This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists. For more info, check us out at OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM
This week, Sunflower explores Peyton Reid's 2000 cheer classic Bring it on! AND Keenen Ivory Wayan’s 2004’s comedy goldmine, WHITE CHICKS. This double feature conversation talks about the legacy of white women in these Black classics. Featuring special guest Fatimah Washington (IG: @Teanbean93).
Host: Sunflower B Rose (IG: @suni.b.rose)
Editing: Sunflower B Rose
Produced by: Sunflower B Rose
Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast
For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-pod
This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists.
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This week we discuss the 1989 film, Chameleon Street, based on the real life story of William Douglas Street and his many lives. Join us as we discuss the terrors of surgery without the internet and identity theft in the 90s.
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Host: Imani Johnson, David Dunnington, Sunflower B Rose
Editing: Sunflower B Rose
Produced by: David Dunnington
This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists. For more info, check us out at OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM
This week we explore Oscar Micheaux & Alice B. Russell’s 1935 Thriller, A Murder in Harlem! Starring Clarence Brooks &Dorothy Van Engle. A Murder in Harlme is a A Remake of his 1921 silent film The Gunsaulus Mystery based on the actual 1913 trial of Leo Frank. Spooky things are definitely afoot!
For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-podHost: Imani Johnson, David Dunnington, Sunflower B RoseEditing: Sunflower B RoseProduced by: Imani JohnsonThis podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists. For more info, check us out at OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM
This week, Imani explores the 2001 coming-of-age drama, Baby Boy, written, directed, and produced by John Singleton (1968-2019). Starring Tyrese Gibson as Jody Summers, a twenty year old living in Los Angeles struggling with what it means to grow up and be a man. Featuring special guest Dominique Barlow (IG: @keeptheebarlow).
Host: Imani Johnson (IG: @imaniposts)
Editing: Sunflower B Rose
Produced by: Imani Johnson
Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast
For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-pod
This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists. For more info, check us out at OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM
W'luka Yaa!! On this episode we're breaking down Cauleen Smith's stand alone and stand out film DRYLONGSO . How do you honor your loved ones? What makes you feel comfortable in your own skin? Why is Cauleen Smith not giving us the follow up we want! Find out this and so much more on this episode of the FTBP!
Hosted by:
David Dunnington
Imani Johnson
Sunflower B Rose
Edited by
Sunflower B Rose
Produced by:
David Dunnington
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WELCOME BACK TO THE FADE TO BLACK PODCAST! On this episode we're breaking down 2002 Rom-Com "Brown Sugar". When did you fall in love with Hip Hop? Was it when you first heard it on the streets of new york, or when when it asked you to go out with you on a live radio show? Let's find out how messy love and hip hop can get on this episode of the FTBP!
Hosted by:
David Dunnington
Imani Johnson
Sunflower B Rose
Edited by
Sunflower B Rose
Produced by: Sunflower B Rose
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WELCOME TO THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF THE FADE TO BLACK PODCAST! On this episode we're breaking down 2012 Romantic/Animation "An Over Simplification of Her Beauty". One failed date turns into a battle of power, art, and truth. And Terrance Nance was there to capture, critique, and edit it all back together. Lets talk consent, collaboration, and authenticity here on FTBP. Featuring Special Guest, ZOE SCRUGGS (@zoescruggs on IG)!
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Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose
Guest Artist: Zoe Scruggs
Music: Zoe Scruggs
Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs
It's all about sex! What is up homies! On this episode of The Fade to Black Podcast we breakdown the optics and morality of Williams Greaves 1968 American experimental documentary, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. We've got three camera's rolling and very littel direction, this is what we got. Co-Hosted by David Dunnington and Suni B Rose featuring special guest, James Izlar!
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Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose
Guest Artist: James Izlar
Music: Zoe Scruggs
Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs
Dope. Dope. DOPE! On this episode of the Fade to Black Podcast, we talk about DOPE! A 2015 American coming of age film written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa . Malcolm Adekanbi is an aspiring Harvard grad who loves 90's hiphop music and fashion, and plays in a punk band with his friends Diggy and Jib. One night biking home, Malcom turns into some trouble that changes him. Join your hosts David Dunnington and Suni B Rose as we chop it up and special guest Kenny Wooten! (@kny.wtn and @stbystudios on IG)
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Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose
Guest Artist: Kenny Wooten
Music: Zoe Scruggs
Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs
What do you do with what your given? Beyonce made Lemonade. Today's Episode of The Fade to Black Podcast we talk about the visual album and short film created by global Icon Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. A companion piece to the 2016 album of the same name; Lemonade is a journey through 11 chapters of music, poetry and Beyonce. "Intuition", "Denial", "Anger", "Apathy", "Emptiness", "Accountability", "Reformation", "Forgiveness", "Resurrection", "Hope", and "Redemption". We talk it all. Featuring special guest Filmmaker + photographer Chrissy Obell(@Cobell.co on IG)
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Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose
Guest Artist: Chrissy Obell
Music: Zoe Scruggs
Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs
Nope! Get out!! RUN!!! But not too far. Today's Episode of The Fade to Black Podcast we talk about one of our favorite Filmmakers, Jordan Peele, and his 2022 film NOPE. A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch, while the owner of a nearby theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon. Featuring special guest Filmmaker, writer, projectionist, and so much more, TAJ RAUCH (@tajrauch on IG)
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Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose
Guest Artist: Taj Rauch
Music: Zoe Scruggs
Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs