Black History Month
2020 · 4 episodes
A deep dive into the work of four 21st-century revolutionary black film directors.
Episodes
1. Jordan Peele
October 6, 2020
Documentary from Ellen E Jones exploring the work of Jordan Peele, the TV comedian-turned-film director who captured the zeitgeist with his Oscar-winning horror Get Out.
2. Ava DuVernay
October 6, 2020
Documentary from Corrina Antrobus that explores the work of Ava DuVernay, the first black female film director to direct a $100-million film.
3. Barry Jenkins
October 13, 2020
Documentary from Grace Barber-Plentie on trailblazing film director Barry Jenkins, whose Best Picture winner Moonlight made Oscar night history in 2017.
4. Ryan Coogler
October 13, 2020
Documentary from Kambole Campbell, exploring the work of Ryan Coogler, director of Fruitvale Station, Creed and billion-dollar-grossing box-office sensation Black Panther.