This year for Black History Month, Milwaukee Film tapped its new Black Lens programmer Ty Williams to curate selections that examine various aspects of the Black experience. We didn’t just want to share his picks (although we do that below), so we invited Williams to join this episode of Cinebuds to take us deeper into this month’s programming.

As is usually the case when we talk with creatively minded folks, the thought process Williams went through when coming up with his list is as interesting as the list itself. You’ll hear about his background, which includes graduating from the film department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; how he balances between choosing films he loves and one the public will enjoy; and the personal favorites that didn’t make the final cut but are well worth your time.

Check out the full lineup of Milwaukee Film’s Black History Month programming below (including ones that have already screened in case you want to track them down yourself) and grab tickets on the Milwaukee Film website.

• Feb. 2 — Drylongso
• Feb. 7 — Do the Right Thing
• Feb. 14 — Obsessed
• Feb. 15 — Who Killed Captain Alex?
• Feb. 16 — Nationtime
• Feb. 19 — Boyz N the Hood
• Feb. 22 — Get Out
• Feb. 23 — Malcolm X
• Feb. 28 — Glory