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Director RaMell Ross (‘Nickel Boys’) is Redefining Cinema

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

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Reflections on Imagery and Identity in Filmmaking

This chapter delves into a filmmaker's creative process, emphasizing the role of ignorance as a source of confidence in artistic innovation. Drawing inspiration from Orson Welles, the speaker reflects on the complexities of photographing Black identity and the impact of their upbringing as a Northern Black man in the South. The discussion also critiques historical representation in photography, advocating for a compassionate approach to visual storytelling that counters entrenched stereotypes.

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