This year more African-Americans than ever have been nominated for Oscar awards. Although this is a big step for the awards show that is historically dominated by white films, many still believe that the film industry needs to do much more to highlight diverse stories and experiences. Today we'll discuss how black cinema is on the rise and how the film industry can work to continue including more diverse voices and stories.
Guests:
- Gil Robertson, co-founder and President,
- Tre’vell Anderson, film reporter,
- Cristyn Steward, local filmmaker, founder,
- Celia Peters, independent filmmaker,