What does it mean to grow up Black, goofy, and just trying to see who can get the most numbers? This week, I revisit one of my all-time favorite films, The Wood, and the layers Rick Famuyiwa gave us in his 1999 ode to brotherhood and coming-of-age 🙌🏾. Let’s go to The Wood!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:20 – Introduction to The Cinematic Soul and The Wood

03:16 – Cultural Reception & Impact

07:47 – The Journey of Rick Famuyiwa

13:38 – USC Film School Legacy & Black Cali Directors

18:43 – The Bet: Dares and Dumb Decisions

30:19 – Real-Life Reflections: “Don’t Say My Name, Homie!”

39:11 – Cinematography, Soundtrack & the Warm Glow of Nostalgia

46:12 – The Legacy of The Wood and Giving Flowers

51:17 – Final Thoughts & Outro

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