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Represent #54: Prolific Video Essayist-Turned-Filmmaker Kogonada

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English - August 04, 2017 06:00 - 58 minutes - ★★★★ - 1K ratings
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Aisha Harris talks prolific video essayist-turned-feature-filmmaker Kogonada on his first feature film, Columbus, the difficulties of trying to sell a film with an Asian lead, and the story behind his mysterious moniker. Also, we highlight the short story, The Black Fairy, which was commissioned by the NAACP in 1920, as part of a book aimed at showing black children alternative representations of blackness.
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Aisha Harris talks prolific video essayist-turned-feature-filmmaker Kogonada on his first feature film, Columbus, the difficulties of trying to sell a film with an Asian lead, and the story behind his mysterious moniker. Also, we highlight the short story, The Black Fairy, which was commissioned by the NAACP in 1920, as part of a book aimed at showing black children alternative representations of blackness.

For links on what we discuss check out our show page.

Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/represent

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Slate Represent

Twitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyle

Production by Veralyn Williams

Social media: Marissa Martinelli

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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