Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso Director RaMell Ross (‘Nickel Boys’) is Redefining Cinema
Feb 23, 2025
RaMell Ross, an award-winning director known for his film ‘Nickel Boys’, shares his unique approach to storytelling shaped by his upbringing in Virginia and experiences as a Georgetown basketball player. He discusses the role of naivete in filmmaking, the complexities of race in photography, and aims to portray the American South in new and authentic ways. Ross emphasizes the need for deeper explorations of Black identity in cinema, asserting that ‘Nickel Boys’ is just the beginning of a transformative journey in Black cinematic history.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Innovative Narratives and Personal Journeys in Cinema
02:37 • 4min
Reflections on Imagery and Identity in Filmmaking
06:31 • 16min
The Evolution of Black Representation in Cinema
22:15 • 5min
Cinematic Reflections and Basketball Dreams
27:14 • 11min
Reflections on Loss and Identity Through Photography
37:49 • 11min
Exploring Identity: Green Flags and Artistic Expression
49:15 • 4min
Exploring Black Representation in Film
53:10 • 12min
Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
01:04:49 • 2min
