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What does it mean to be a "Black" writer? This week David is joined by James Izlar (@jcizlar) to discuss the 2023 Academy award winning film American Fiction (written and directed by Cord Jefferson) about a frustrated novelist who writes a satirical book based on racial stereotypes but is instead met with praise after it is mistaken for "serious" literature.

Host: David Dunnington (@videodvdman)

Editing: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts)

Produced by: David Dunnington

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For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit ⁠⁠www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-pod⁠⁠

This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists.

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This week in the Fade to Black Podcast, Sunflower introduces the FTB crew to Melvin Van Peebles' first and only studio film, Watermelon Man (1970) (scr. Herman Raucher).

Hosts: Sunflower B Rose, David Dunnington, and Imani D. Johnson

Editing: Imani D. Johnson (IG: @imaniposts)

Produced by: Sunflower B Rose

Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast

For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit ⁠www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-pod⁠

This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists.

For more info, check us out at ⁠⁠OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM⁠⁠

This week, the FTB crew discusses the 1995 romance, Waiting to Exhale, written by Terry McMillian and Ronald Bass, and directed by Forest Whitaker. Starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Lela Rechon, and Loretta Devine.

Host: Imani Johnson (IG: @imaniposts)

Editing: Sunflower B Rose

Produced by: Imani Johnson

Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast

For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit ⁠www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-pod

This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists. For more info, check us out at ⁠OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM⁠

This week, Sunflower explores Peyton Reid's 2000 cheer classic Bring it on! AND Keenen Ivory Wayan’s 2004’s comedy goldmine, WHITE CHICKS. This double feature conversation talks about the legacy of white women in these Black classics. Featuring special guest Fatimah Washington (IG: @Teanbean93).

Host: Sunflower B Rose (IG: @suni.b.rose)

Editing: Sunflower B Rose

Produced by: Sunflower B Rose

Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast

For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-pod

This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists.

For more info, check us out at ⁠OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM⁠

This week we discuss the 1989 film, Chameleon Street, based on the real life story of William Douglas Street and his many lives. Join us as we discuss the terrors of surgery without the internet and identity theft in the 90s.

Host: Imani Johnson, David Dunnington, Sunflower B Rose

Editing: Sunflower B Rose

Produced by: David Dunnington

Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast

For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit ⁠⁠www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-pod⁠

This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists. For more info, check us out at ⁠⁠OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM⁠⁠

This week we explore Oscar Micheaux & Alice B. Russell’s 1935 Thriller, A Murder in Harlem! Starring Clarence Brooks &Dorothy Van Engle. A Murder in Harlme is a A Remake of his 1921 silent film The Gunsaulus Mystery based on the actual 1913 trial of Leo Frank. Spooky things are definitely afoot!

For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-podHost: Imani Johnson, David Dunnington, Sunflower B RoseEditing: Sunflower B RoseProduced by: Imani JohnsonThis podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists. For more info, check us out at ⁠OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM⁠

This week, Imani explores the 2001 coming-of-age drama, Baby Boy, written, directed, and produced by John Singleton (1968-2019). Starring Tyrese Gibson as Jody Summers, a twenty year old living in Los Angeles struggling with what it means to grow up and be a man. Featuring special guest Dominique Barlow (IG: @keeptheebarlow).

Host: Imani Johnson (IG: @imaniposts)

Editing: Sunflower B Rose

Produced by: Imani Johnson

Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast

For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-pod

This podcast is brought to you by OMG! Studios LLC. A multi-disciplinary arts production company creating opportunities for love and education to thrive through creativity. We do this by creating, presenting, and inspiring a diverse and interdisciplinary set of works of art and artists. For more info, check us out at ⁠OMGSTUDIOSLLC.COM⁠

W'luka Yaa!! On this episode we're breaking down Cauleen Smith's stand alone and stand out film DRYLONGSO .  How do you honor your loved ones? What makes you feel comfortable in your own skin? Why is Cauleen Smith not giving us the follow up we want! Find out this and so much more on this episode of the FTBP!  

Hosted by:

David Dunnington

Imani Johnson

Sunflower B Rose

Edited by

Sunflower B Rose

Produced by:

David Dunnington

For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosllc.com/fade-to-black

WELCOME BACK TO THE FADE TO BLACK PODCAST! On this episode we're breaking down 2002 Rom-Com "Brown Sugar".  When did you fall in love with Hip Hop? Was it when you first heard it on the streets of new york, or when when it asked you to go out with you on a live radio show? Let's find out how messy love and hip hop can get on this episode of the FTBP!  

Hosted by:

David Dunnington

Imani Johnson

Sunflower B Rose

Edited by

Sunflower B Rose

Produced by: Sunflower B Rose

For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosllc.com/fade-to-black

WELCOME TO THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF THE FADE TO BLACK PODCAST! On this episode we're breaking down 2012 Romantic/Animation "An Over Simplification of Her Beauty".  One failed date turns into a battle of power, art, and truth. And Terrance Nance was there to capture, critique, and edit it all back together. Lets talk consent, collaboration, and authenticity here on FTBP.  Featuring Special Guest, ZOE SCRUGGS (@zoescruggs on IG)!

For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose

Guest Artist: Zoe Scruggs

Music: Zoe Scruggs

Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs

It's all about sex! What is up homies! On this episode of The Fade to Black Podcast we breakdown the optics and morality of Williams Greaves 1968 American experimental documentary, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. We've got three camera's rolling and very littel direction, this is what we got. Co-Hosted by David Dunnington and Suni B Rose featuring special guest, James Izlar!

For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose

Guest Artist: James Izlar

Music: Zoe Scruggs

Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs

Dope. Dope. DOPE! On this episode of the Fade to Black Podcast, we talk about DOPE! A 2015 American coming of age film written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa . Malcolm Adekanbi is an aspiring Harvard grad who loves 90's hiphop music and fashion, and plays in a punk band with his friends Diggy and Jib. One night biking home, Malcom turns into some trouble that changes him. Join your hosts David Dunnington and Suni B Rose as we chop it up and special guest Kenny Wooten! (@kny.wtn and @stbystudios on IG) 

For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose

Guest Artist: Kenny Wooten

Music: Zoe Scruggs

Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs

What do you do with what your given? Beyonce made Lemonade.  Today's Episode of The Fade to Black Podcast we talk about the visual album and short film created by global Icon Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. A companion piece to the 2016 album of the same name; Lemonade is a journey through 11 chapters of music, poetry and Beyonce. "Intuition", "Denial", "Anger", "Apathy", "Emptiness", "Accountability", "Reformation", "Forgiveness", "Resurrection", "Hope", and "Redemption". We talk it all. Featuring special guest Filmmaker + photographer Chrissy Obell(@Cobell.co on IG)

For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose

Guest Artist: Chrissy Obell

Music: Zoe Scruggs

Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs

Nope! Get out!! RUN!!! But not too far. Today's Episode of The Fade to Black Podcast we talk about one of our favorite Filmmakers, Jordan Peele, and his 2022 film NOPE. A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch, while the owner of a nearby theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon. Featuring special guest Filmmaker, writer, projectionist, and so much more, TAJ RAUCH (@tajrauch on IG)

For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose

Guest Artist: Taj Rauch

Music: Zoe Scruggs

Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs

WWWWASSSSSSSSGOOOOOODDDDDDDDDD!!!!!! On this episode of the Fade to Black Podcast we will be discussing "Summer of Soul,” Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson's Award winning Documentary. The summer of 69 brought us culture, emotional roller coasters, a moon landing, and the Harlem Cultural Festival.   Join your co-hosts David Dunnington and Suni B Rose as we embrace the sounds and an unforgettable festival.  Featuring Special Guest Omari Vel! (@omari.vel on IG)

For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose

Guest Artist: Omari Vel

Music: Zoe Scruggs

Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs

This week on the Fade to Black Podcast we will be discussing "Bamboozeled,” a 2000 American satirical dark comedy film written and directed by Spike Lee. What happens when a modern televised minstrel show featuring black actors donning blackface takes the world by storm? The major success becomes a violent fallout, for guess who? All of us.  Join your co-hosts David Dunnington and Suni B Rose as we examine the relevance of this story today.  Featuring Special Guest Xenia Matthews! (@glassdick on IG) 

For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

Co Host: David Dunnington & Suni B Rose

Guest Artist: Xenia Matthews

Music: Zoe Scruggs

Editing: David Dunnington and Zoe Scruggs

This week on the Fade to Black Podcast we will be discussing "The Watermelon Woman,” the 1996 film written, directed, edited, starring Cheryl Dunye that has recently found itself selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry.  Join your host David Dunnington as he examines a film now considered a landmark in New Queer Cinema. Featuring Dominique Barlow, Suni B. Rose, and Imani Johnson. For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

This week on THE FADE TO BLACK PODCAST we will be discussing Janicza Bravo's Feature Directorial Debut film , "Lemon". Join your host David Dunnington as he explores why the dynamics of the the film's creative team had such an impact on the feature itself. 

Featuring Dominique Barlow, Imani Johnson, and Suni B Rose. For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit https://www.omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

This week on the Fade to Black Podcast we will be discussing "Into the Spider-Verse,” the first Spidey film where Miles Morales is putting on the Spidey Suit.  Join your host David Dunnington as he explores what makes Miles so special in this iteration is Spider Man . Featuring Dominique Barlow, Suni B. Rose, and Imani Johnson. For more about the Fade to Black Podcast, visit omgstudiosphilly.com/fade-to-black

This week on the Fade to Black Podcast we will be discussing "Ganja & Hess,"  the 1973 horror film written and directed by Bill Gunn starring Duane Jones (Night of the Living Dead) about an anthropologist who becomes a vampire after being stabbed with an ancient dagger.  Join your host David Dunnington as he takes a deep dive into this hidden gem of Black Cinema. Featuring Dominique Barlow, Suni B. Rose, and Imani Johnson