Black Public Media (BPM) continues to champion Black storytelling through a dynamic slate of events, such as PitchBlack Forum; AfroPop Series; African Diaspora Film Club; Black Media Story Summits and Emerging Media Meetups. This high-stakes forum connects creators with industry leaders and funders, spotlighting innovative Black voices in media.

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In this special FFR ReWind episode, legendary music director and bandleader Paul Shaffer joins Film Festival Radio for a lively interview in June 2017. Shaffer reflects on his iconic television career and shares his excitement about hitting the road for his very first North American tour. Paul and the tour stopped in Nashville for a show at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium. He also introduces his then-new album, Paul Shaffer & the World’s Most Dangerous Band. The fun chat listeners a glimpse into the vibrant musical journey that shaped both his past and his future endeavors. (Photography by Sandrine Lee from thepaulshaffer.com)

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In July 2017, award-winning actress, producer, director, and author Vivica A. Fox joined Film Festival Radio to promote her starring role in the BET original movie Fat Camp. During the interview, Ms. Fox opened up about a variety of topics, including her passion for the WNBA and her reflections on appearing in NBC’s The Apprentice alongside Donald Trump. With the interview taking place during his first term as president, she also shared candid thoughts on his role as a political newcomer.

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Briana Kennedy shares insight about some of the many events that will take place at the upcoming Nevada Women's Film Festival June 19 - 22 in Las Vegas, on the campus of UNLV. Over 40 films, from 13 foreign countries will be screened. Visit their website for tickets, schedules, award shows, parties and more. (www.NWFFest.com)

#nevadawomensfilmfestival #UNLV #femalefilmmakers #lasvegas #independentfilms #FemmyAwards

Dressed Like Kings is a visually rich short film by Stacey L. Holman that explores the South African tradition of oswenka—a subculture where working-class men participate in weekly style pageants to earn the title of “Best Dressed”. But beneath the polished shoes and tailored suits lies a deeper narrative: fashion as a form of cultural resistance, dignity, and self-expression. ’Dressed Like Kings’ Film is now streaming on Black Public Media’s “Afro Pop’s Digital Shorts Series that’s airing on Black Public Media’s YouTube Channel. The film's premiere coincides with the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibition. The creator/director of the film Stacey L. Holman is our guest to chat more about the making of the film.

#DressedLikeKings #Blackdandyism #Oswenka #SouthAfricanstyle #AfroPopDigitalShorts #StaceyLHolman #blackmenstyle #Juneteenth #MonicaLMiller

Outrageous is a six-part BritBox original miniseries that brings the scandalous lives of the Mitford sisters to the screen. The series premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The miniseries explores the aristocratic siblings—Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Jessica, and Deborah—who defied societal norms and became infamous for their political extremism, public scandals, and complex family dynamics. Set against the backdrop of 1930s British high society, the series delves into the sisters’ controversial relationships, including Unity’s unsettling connection to Adolf Hitler and Diana’s involvement with Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Union of Fascists. Guests, Esteem actress Bessie Carter stars as eldest daughter and author ‘Nancy Mitford’ with award-winning actor James Purefoy starring as the Mitford patriarch ‘David Freeman-Mitford.’ We are more than familiar with the outstanding talents of both of these distinguished actors. Bessie Carter is Bessie also stars as Prudence Featherington in Netflix & Shondaland’s global phenomenon Bridgerton. And James Purefoy long list of memorable roles includes: Recent TV credits include playing Hap in Hap & Leonard (Sundance TV), Altered Carbon (Netflix), Sex Education (Netflix), El Candidato (Amazon), No Man’s Land (Hulu), among a very long list. The six-part miniseries Outrageous premieres June 18th on Britbox.

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#OUTRAGEOUS #MitfordSisters #aristocracy #Britbox #highsocietydrama #Britishscandal #NancyMitford #BessieCarter #JamesPurefoy

Satori Shakoor's latest film, Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale, is a bold, comedic concert film that blends stand-up, storytelling, and soul-bearing performance art. Filmed live at the Detroit Public Theater, it explores Shakoor’s personal journey through menopause, comedy, touching on themes of identity shifts, addiction, postpartum depression, and creative rebirth. Available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and Google Play starting June 12, it offers an intimate and unfiltered look at menopause through humor and cultural resonance. And this episode also has auditions that are open from the Food Network.

#SatoriShakoor #menopause #femmefatale #GeorgeClinton #empowerment #BridesofFunkenstein #aging #selfdiscovery

On Call is a police procedural and serial drama streaming on Prime Video. The series follows law enforcement officers of the Long Beach Police Department as they respond to emergency calls while navigating personal and professional challenges. The show delivers fast-paced storytelling, blending intense action with character-driven drama. On Call's director of photography Adam Silver, shares more insight about the making of the hit popular series. And our second guest is Chris Woolsey, Associate Communications Director for VIZIO. Chris brings his expertise on films and tv to share info about VIZIO's WATCHFREE+ lineup of cool and fun FREE movies for the month of June.

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#OnCall #AmazonPrime #AdamSilver #LongBeach #LongBeachPoliceDepartment #emergencyresponse #realityseries #crimethriller #directorofphotography #WatchFree+ #VIZIO #freemovies