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Christina Jackson on Shirley Chisholm & Barbara Lee

I sat down with Christina Jason who plays Barbara Lee in the movie “Shirley” and she talks about the significant of the movie as well as the power and influence of Shirley Chisholm, the woman.

Origin: Ava DuVernay talks about Race and Caste

Ava DuVernay talks about her new movie “Origin”. As a writer/director, she gives insight into the film and its meaning.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph Elevates Mary Lamb in “The Holdovers”

I spoke to Da’Vine Joy Randolph before she won a Golden Globe, Critics Choice Award, and an AAFCA award for her role as Mary Lamb in the critically acclaimed movie “The Holdovers” and here is what she had to say:

Fantasia Barrino Talks The Color Purple

Reggie Ponder, speaks with Fantasia Barrino about her role as Celie in The Color Purple.

Taraji P. Henson Talks The Color Purple

I got a chance to speak with Taraji P. Henson about her new movie The Color Purple

Colman Domingo Talks Rustin

“I had the opportunity to interview Colman Domingo about his film ‘Rustin,’ which highlights Bayard Rustin, the architect of the March on Washington.”

Colman Domingo and Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic

Christina Lane talks about Black Perspectives slate of movies at the Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF)

I got a chance to speak with Christina Lane who programmed the Black Perspectives slate of films for this year’s Chicago International film Festival. Movies like We Grown Now, Rustin, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, Bike Vessel, Banal & Adama, American Fiction, and Stamped From The Beginning just to name a few.

Reggie Ponder speaks with Christina Lane about Black Perspectives @ CIFF

The Reel Critic Roundtable: Kay-B

Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, talks to Kay-B about the movie They Cloned Tyrone

Dewayne Perkins Talks about The Blackening

Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, talks to Dewayne Perkins about his film The Blackening. The Horror Comedy grew out of a skit Dewayne wrote and is now a full-length film. Perkins talks about his journey as well as his film.

CineYouth Festival Interview with Celeste Wong

Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, got a chance to speak with Celeste Wong, Festival Director of CineYouth Festival about the in-person and streaming options in their 18th year

Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic speaks with CineYouth Festival Director, Celeste Wong