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directors of colour

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Episode 210 – WIDOWS

November 19, 2018

Talkin’ Steve McQueen’s new film with Petula Neale

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Ryan McNeil
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THE WEEKEND plays TIFF 2018

September 14, 2018

Stella Meghie takes us away for a few days to talk about the ups and downs of modern romance.

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Ryan McNeil
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RAFIKI plays TIFF 2018

September 7, 2018

Love can be hopeful, and in some parts of the world hope remains a dangerous idea.

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Ryan McNeil
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Episode 204 – SORRY TO BOTHER YOU

July 30, 2018

Talkin’ SORRY TO BOTHER YOU with Courtney Small

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Ryan McNeil
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A WRINKLE IN TIME

March 14, 2018

A tale from the past considers the darkness of the present, and acts as a beacon for the future.

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Ryan McNeil
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Elsewhere: Talkin’ CREED on Changing Reels

September 24, 2017

I take my talents to The Axis to discuss Abdul, Camille, and Creed

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Ryan McNeil
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GET OUT

March 2, 2017

Dear White People…

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Ryan McNeil
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