UMassterclass

Our BLM focused mini-series continues with a discussion between our hosts and UMass Communication grad student Goyland Williams on how film and television has changed in its representation of the Black community in recent years. They ask whether or not this is a measure of cultural change. The group also discusses the dissonance between the rise in popularity of black culture and people’s refusal to acknowledge systemic racism. 

Produced/Edited/Hosted by Eleanor Rose and Jacky Celestino | Podcast theme by Corey Shaya | Podcast art by Jacky Celestino

This week's episode is the first of a three part mini-series called Black Perspectives in Film. Hosts Eleanor Rose and Jacky Celestino talk with Professor Toussaint Losier from UMass’s AfroAm Department to explore why representation in film matters, how harmful stereotypes emerged in film’s early history, and the real consequences that can occur from its perpetuation. 

Produced/Edited/Hosted by Eleanor Rose and Jacky Celestino | Podcast theme by Corey Shaya | Podcast art by Jacky Celestino

Christian invites a panel of UMass Amherst film scholars, including Barbara Zecchi, Director of Film Studies, and Daniel Pope and Barry Spence on the Film Studies faculty, to pick their brains about the new Film Major coming to the University, their the films they are watching and thinking about while isolating at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode takes you right into their homes for a fascinating discussion of the challenges of the pandemic, film culture durning quarantine, and what you should see now. (Note: This podcast was recorded in May before the dramatic and historic events unfolding in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. UMassterclass is preparing a Black Lives Matter episode soon.)

Guests: Barbara Zecchi, Daniel Pope, Barry Spence

Barbara Zecchi's Vimeo: https://www.barbarazecchi.com/video-essays

Produced/Edited/Hosted by Christian Buckley | Podcast theme by Corey Shaya | Podcast art by Jacky Celestino

Get acquainted with us, Christian Buckley and Eleanor Rose, the hosts of UMassterclass, as we talk about our tastes, interests, and history with film in our own lives and at UMass Amherst! Welcome to the show! UMassterclass is a student-run podcast focussing on learning about, discussing, and appreciating film, television, and film culture together. 

Special thanks: Daniel Pope, Corey Shaya, Barbara Zecchi

Hosted by Christian Buckley and Eleanor Rose | Theme music by Corey Shaya | Podcast art by Jacky Celestino

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Produced by Christian Buckley.  Hosts Christian Buckley and Eleanor Rose.  Theme music by Corey Shaya.  Podcast art by Sam Huntley.