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Looking for something to watch? Host Kim Singleton discusses a few of her favorites of 2024.REASONABLE DOUBTA Hulu series starring Emayatzy Coreanaldi and McKinley FreemanDAUGHTERSA documentary about girls who participate in a father/daughter dance with their incarcerated fathers.Directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, it can be streamed on NetflixTHE PIANO LESSONBased on the August Wilson play, this film centers around a family trying to decide what to do with a family heirloom piano.  It stars an ensemble cast: John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Corey Hawkins, Micheal Potts and Skylar Aleece Smith.MUFASA: THE LION KINGThis film is the pre/sequel to the original Lion King.  It was directed by the Academy-Award Winning Barry Jenkins. Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses two Netflix films she recommends.  THE DELIVERANCE is a film directed and co-written by Lee Daniels. It tells the story of a single mother who moves into a house with her children and her mother, only to find out that there are supernatural occurrences that are taking over her family.www.netflix.com/thedeliveranceBLACK BARBE is a documentary by Lagueria Davis that tells the story of the first Black Barbie doll.www.netflix.com/blackbarbieThank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitX (Formerly know as Twitter) @WeAreBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1977 classic film "Greased Lightning" with Glenn Gilliam, sports historian and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project.  This film is the story of Wendell Scott, the first African American  race car driver to win at NASCAR. The movie stars Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little and Beau Bridges.Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitX (Formerly know as Twitter) @WeAreBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "A Quiet Place: Day One" starring Lupita Nyong'o.  This film is the third installment of the Quiet Place franchise.  It tells the story of the first day the aliens attack in one of the loudest places on the planet, New York City!Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitX (Formerly know as Twitter) @WeAreBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Multiple award-winning filmmaker/writer/poet Jamal Hodge joins host Kim Singleton to discuss his creative process and latest projects.Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitX (Formerly know as Twitter) @WeAreBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1976 classic film "Car Wash" with digital ideation & visual artist Inez Brown.  "Car Wash" takes a comedic look at a day in the life of employees of a car wash. The ensemble cast includes Ivan Dixon, Bill Duke, Franklin Ajaye, Antonio Fargas, Tracy Reed, Ren Woods,  Leon Pinkney, Garrett Morris, Richard Pryor and the Pointer Sisters.Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitX (Formerly know as Twitter) @WeAreBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Hip Hop theater production "Syncing Ink" with creator NSangou Njikam and cast member McKenzie Frye.www.syncingink.comThank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitX (Formerly know as Twitter) @WeAreBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

Film student Savanna Mai Rust and drama student Navi Dixon discuss their journey as emerging artists.

Host Kim Singleton discusses the annual conference and the programs of the International Association of Blacks in Dance with co-executive directors Omar Ingram and Dr. Natasha Moreland Spears. (www.iabdassociation.org)Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:Facebook @consideritblacklitIG & Threads @consider_it_blacklitX(Twitter) @WeAreBlacklit

Host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "The Underdoggs",  starring  Snoop Dogg.The film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

Looking for recommendations on what to stream?  Check out this podcast episode of Consider It Blacklit  to hear about a few of host Kim Singleton's favorites of 2023. A THOUSAND AND ONEStarring Teyana TaylorCHEVALIERStarring Kelvin Harrison JrSURROUNDEDStarring Letitia WrightH/JACKStarring Idris Elba#podcast #movies #films #streaming#amazonprime #mgmplus #Appletv #Hulu #kelvinharrisonjr #letitiawright #idriselba #teyanataylor #athousandandone #surrounded #chevalier #hijack #consideritblacklit Stay connect to Consider It BlacklitInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/consider_it_blacklit/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ConsiderItBlacklitX(Twitter)https://twitter.com/WeAreBlacklit

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Monica Ellis, founding member of the wind quintet Imani Winds.  Ellis discusses the performances and accomplishments of the group, as well as the representation of people of color in classical music.  www.imaniwinds.comStay connect to Consider It BlacklitInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/consider_it_blacklit/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ConsiderItBlacklitX(Twitter)https://twitter.com/WeAreBlacklit

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Founder/CEO of Anew Network, Lynne McDaniel.  They discuss the exciting programming of the streaming network and the challenges of running her media company.  www.anewnetwork.comStay connect to Consider It BlacklitInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/consider_it_blacklit/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ConsiderItBlacklitX(Twitter)https://twitter.com/WeAreBlacklit

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Janol “Mecca” Holmes. He is the President & COO of Supernatural, Inc, a 21st century, multi-media company that creates films, music, fashion and technology.www.thesupernaturalinc.comConnect with Consider It Blacklit on Social MediaFacebook:    https://www.facebook.com/ConsiderItBlacklitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_it_blacklit/X (formerly Twitter):https://twitter.com/WeAreBlacklitThreads: https://www.threads.net/@consider_it_blacklitTik Tok. : @ss2kmedia

Host Kim Singleton discusses the award-winning documentary "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia" with producer/director Kyra Knox.  This film focuses on the impact of  gun violence in Philadelphia.  It also highlights the organization Shoot Basketballs Not People which is actively in the community helping young people.Follow Consider It Blacklit:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ConsiderItBlacklitInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/consider_it_blacklit/X (Twitter)https://twitter.com/WeAreBlacklit

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Tubi original movie, "Twisted Marriage Therapist" with writer/director Booker T. Mattison.Follow Booker T. Mattison on Instagram @bookert.mattisonFollow Consider It Blacklit,on Instagram @consider_it_blackliton X (formerly twitter) @WeAreBlackliton Threads @consider_it_blacklit

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses The Industry Standard Group (TISG) with co-founders Rashad Chambers and Adam Hyndman. TISG is innovating Broadway by finding new pathways toward equitable representation in commercial theatre.https://theindustrystandardgroup.com/

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton sits down with Linnette Harrigan for a discussion on her journey as a music supervisor for films, television shows and commercials.   Learn more about Linnette Harrigan at www.linnetteharriganmedia.comFollow Consider It Blacklit on social media:Instagram @consider_it_blacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitTwitter @WeAreBlacklitYoutube @consideritblacklitchannel7373

Host  Kim Singleton sits down with the award-winning filmmaker Cheryl Polote Williamson.  Williamson is one of the executive producers of the acclaimed documentary TWENTY PEARLS, which chronicles the history of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (r) the first Black sorority founded on the campus of Howard University in 1908.

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Pulitzer Prize winning play FAT HAM with playwright James Ijames.  

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1968 classic film FOR LOVE OF IVY with multimedia professional Kalin Thomas. The film centers around a live-in maid who tells her white family that she is leaving.  The adult son and daughter of the family match her up with a playboy to encourage her to stay.  The movie stars Sidney Poitier and famous jazz singer Abbey Lincoln.

Consider It Blacklit Host Kim Singleton discusses the BET + movie "The Sound of Christmas" with the writer/director Booker T. Mattison. This film is based on the book "The Replacement Wife" by Tiffany L. Warren and stars Ne-Yo, Draya Michele, Serayah McNeill and Jennifer Seals.

Host Kim Singleton discusses MARIAN, an original musical, with the play's writing team.  Elkin Antoniou G, Chelsea Marie Davis,  Emily Ruth Hazel, Caleen Sinnette Jennings and Victoria Theodore discuss their journey in creating the musical about the iconic opera singer Marian Anderson. The play is being directed by Tamara Tunie.

Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the hit television series Abbott Elementary with educator Thelma Ramsey Bryant.

Consider It Blacklit Host Kim Singleton sits down with actress/singer Lillias White and discusses her career and role as Hermes in the award-winning Broadway musical "Hadestown".

Host Kim Singleton discusses the documentary THE SOUND SHE SAW with award-winning writer/director Crystal Whaley.  This documentary highlights Black women photographers.

This episode is a discussion with stars from three of my favorite series to stream this season.Denée Benton- The Gilded Age  on HBO MaxCraig Robinson - Killing It on Peacock TVEmma McDonald - Moonhaven on AMC+

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Randy Donaldson and discusses his career as a Broadway and stage producer.  Donaldson talks about his producing role with THE PEE WEE HERMAN SHOW, THE SCOTTSOBORO BOYS and AMERICAN SON.  He also discusses his upcoming projects, MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING and MARIAN: THE MUSICAL.

Host Kim Singleton discusses the R&B Opera HAL KING with its creator and composer Steve Wallace.  This film is a coming of age romance set in the late 1950s. The film is directed by Myron Davis and features Sharaé Moultrie, Ryan Shaw, J. Ivy, Richard Phillis, Eric Roberson and Darien Dean. HAL KING  is available for viewing on Amazon Prime Video.

Filmmaker Rex Miller discusses his documentary on champion tennis player Arthur Ashe with Host Kim Singleton.  "Citizen Ashe" chronicles Arthur Ashe's many contributions to the sport of tennis and his human rights activism.

Host Kim Singleton discusses the ALTHEA documentary with Executive Director of Strategic Partnership Glenn Gilliam.  ALTHEA is the life story of Althea Gibson, the first African American woman to win the US Open and Wimbledon tennis competitions.

Actor/writer/producer Lawrence Winslow joins host Kim Singleton to discuss the CBS series, The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah.

Multiple award-winning television producer Crystal Whaley joins host Kim Singleton to discuss the classic 1964 film "Nothing But A Man".  The movie centers around a rail worker who changes his drifting ways after meeting and marrying a preacher's daughter.  He struggles to hold on to his marriage and dignity while dealing with the oppressive racism of the 1960s. The film stars Ivan Dixon and Abbey Lincoln.

Consider It Blacklit hosts Kim Singleton discusses the documentary "Balloon Man" with its producer/director Chantal Potter.  This film tells the story of the first African American hot air balloon master, Bill Costen.

Host Kim Singleton discusses REALEMN Productions with Founder & CEO Toni Isreal.  REALEMN provides marketing and promotions for Broadway productions, as well as other behind the scene services for stage, film and television.  Taking place during the height of the pandemic, hear how Ms. Isreal was involved with preparing Broadway for its re-opening.

Host Kim Singleton sits down with founder and artistic director of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble, Deborah Mitchell.  Mitchell discusses her journey in tap dancing, the legends met along the way, and starting the ensemble.

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Ricardo Khan. Khan is the  co-founder and artistic director of Crossroads Theatre Company.

Host Kim Singleton sits down with Twi McCallum, the first woman of color sound designer on Broadway.

Host Kim Singleton discusses the film "King Richard" with Glenn Gilliam.  Glenn is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project.  "King Richard" stars Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton.

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Netflix documentary, Giving Voice with guest Thelma Ramsey (educator/artist/writer), Justine Robinson (actress/writer) and June E. Townes (singer/performer/founder of Gospera). Giving Voice follows the journey of high school students participating in the August Wilson annual monologue competition.

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Netflix movie "Monster" with guests Ameer Allen, Jamar Gillespie and Livingstone Steele.  Monster is based on the 1999 novel by Walter Dean Myers.

Guest Glenn Gilliam (Executive Director of the "Althea" Documentary) joins host Kim Singleton to discuss the Classic 1950 Film "No Way Out"  starring Sidney Poitier. Poitier plays a black doctor who is assigned to treat two white racist suspects who are brothers, and when one dies, it causes tension that could start a race riot.

Host Kim Singleton sits down with actress Marie Thomas.  She is a veteran of stage and screen. Marie is most known for her performance in the play "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" and her role on the popular soap opera "The Doctors".

Host Kim Singleton sits down with award-winning playwright Andrea Fulton. They discuss Fulton's recent play "Was It Me ?!?" and her journey as a playwright.

Host Kim Singleton discusses the Hulu series "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" with guest contributors Ameer Allen and Jamar Gillespie.

Host Kim Singleton sits down with veteran actor Count Stovall to discuss his career on stage and screen.

Host Kim Singleton  discusses the Broadway play "Pass Over" with writer/producer Antionette Chinonye Nwandu.  "Pass Over" was the first play to open after the pandemic shutdown.

This podcast episode highlights the 1974 film "Claudine" staring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones.  Comedian/Writer/Educator Thelma Ramsey is our guest to discuss this classic film.

Host Kim Singleton discusses  the 1958  movie "Anna Lucasta" with journalist/writer Jenyne Raines.  This classic film stars Eartha Kitt and Sammy Davis Jr.

Host Kim Singleton discusses  Pam Grier with author and journalist Jenyne Raines.  The conversation delves into the actresses career and her iconic role in the movie "Coffy".

Host Kim Singleton discusses the advocacy work done by the New Yorkers for Culture and Arts with the Executive Director Lucy Sexton.