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Making Waves: An Odyssey through Black Cinema

Embark on a monthlong journey with 29 films that explore the legacy and impact of Black film.

DaeQuan Alexander Collier, Stephanye Watts, Alexandra Warner, Sam Pollard, Melissa Lyde, Yasmina Price

Feb 1, 2024

  • DaeQuan Alexander Collier

    Content Producer
  • Stephanye Watts

    Founder of Be Reel Black Cinema Club
  • Alexandra Warner

    Video Producer, Content Team
  • Sam Pollard

    Filmmaker
  • Melissa Lyde

    Film scholar and founder of Alfreda’s Cinema
  • Yasmina Price

    Writer and programmer
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