In Hindsight

023: Up, Up and Away

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We’re back with a brand new season! To kick off Season 2 and Black History Month, we’re dissecting a classic - Up, Up and Away, a DCOM that aired January 22, 2000. This film was directed by Robert Townsend, written by Dan Berendsen, and stars Robert Townsend, Michael J. Pagan, Alex Datcher, and Sherman Hemsley. Join us as we discuss Black representation, familial pressure, cropped blazers, environmental activism,  and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

  • Robert Townsend
  • Meteor Man
  • Blade
  • Black Panther
  • Storm Depiction
  • Negro Soulstice
  • Sherman Hemsley
  • Watchmen
  • Mermaid Man + Barnacle Boy
  • WandaVision
  • Brink (Episode 007)
  • Halloweentown (Episode 009)
  • Don’t Look Under the Bed (Episode 011)
  • Horse Sense (Episode 020)


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