Black actors, writers and directors have made profound contributions to television and film, entertaining and educating audiences through powerful stories and performances that reflect the human experience.

In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, brought to you by eCornell, Samantha Sheppard, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Performing and Media Arts in Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences, explores the rich history and future of Black artists in cinema with host Nicholas Phillips.

Tune in to learn:

• What films sparked the rise of Black actors
• How the depiction of Black life in film has changed throughout the years
• What impact Black writers and directors have had on film and television
• How minority actors are being cast now as compared to a century ago
• The future of diversity and inclusion in cinema

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