In this special Black History Month episode of Blk on the Scene, hosts DeDe Brown and Jon Gist shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking contributions of Black female filmmakers, producers, writers, and showrunners who have transformed the landscape of film and television. From trailblazing directors to powerhouse storytellers behind the scenes, this episode celebrates the creative visionaries whose work continues to inspire and influence culture worldwide.

Featured Black Female Filmmakers:

Gina Prince-Bythewood – Love & Basketball, The Woman King
Julie Dash – Daughters of the Dust Rent or Purchase
Nia DaCosta – Candyman
AV Rockwell – A Thousand and One Rent or Purchase
Melina Matsoukas – Queen & Slim
Dee Rees – Pariah Rent or Purchase
Kasi Lemmons – Eve’s Bayou Rent or Purchase, Harriet
Regina King – One Night in Miami
Stella Meghie – The Weekend Rent or Purchase, The Photograph
Tina Gordon – Little
Ava DuVernay – Selma, 13th, A Wrinkle in Time
Lisa Cortés – Little Richard: I Am Everything Rent or Purchase
Dawn Porter – Luther: Never Too Much still in theaters at the time of this recording!

Featured Black Female TV Producers/Writers/Showrunners:

Ava DuVernay – Queen Sugar
Shonda Rhimes – Scandal, Bridgerton
Issa Rae – Insecure, Rap Sht*
Tasha Smith – P-Valley, Survival of the Thickest, 911, Bel-Air, Mayor of Kingstown
Salli Richardson-Whitfield – The Gilded Age
Kerry Washington – Insecure, Reasonable Doubt
Courtney A. Kemp – Power
Raamla Mohamed – Reasonable Doubt

Tune in as we discuss how these brilliant creatives have redefined storytelling, brought authentic Black experiences to the forefront, and paved the way for future generations. From iconic films to must-watch TV series, their influence continues to break barriers and set new standards in Hollywood.

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