Podcasts about ava duvernay's queen sugar

I am joined by none other than Ian Alexander (Buck Vu of The OA) and Vivien Ngô (Trinh Phan of Queen Sugar) to talk about what it’s like being gaysian in the entertainment industry, their humble beginnings as children of Asian immigrants, and their latest thriller, Daughter. They share some mindful advice on how to create a more equitable workspace for queer actors and having more diverse representation for cast and crew.   IAN ALEXANDER Ian (he/him) is an actor best known for his role as Buck Vu in the Netflix sci-fi series The OA. He will be making his video game debut as "Lev" in the highly anticipated The Last of Us Part II for Naughty Dog. Ian is a passionate advocate for transgender and racial justice, and he hopes to see more representation of transgender youth in media. When he's not on set, Ian loves taking naps and walking his dog Max.   VIVIEN NGÔ  Vivien (she/her) is most known for her role as Trinh Phan on Ava Duvernay's Queen Sugar, and roles on NCIS: New Orleans, Shameless, and films that have played at Slamdance, SXSW, Fantastic Fest, and Cannes. Other career highlights include being drowned on primetime tv, eating nước mắm on cable tv, and talking to an imaginary dagger on Shakespeare's Globe. In her free time, she enjoys browsing the web for Vietnamese memes… and dogs!   On this episode, we talk about: What it was like navigating their queer identity with Asian immigrant families  Growing up Asian and discovering Asian pride Experience working on The OA as one of the first trans Asian roles in media How was it like being transformed into a video game character Working with Ava DuVernay and learning how she casts for roles Fundraising and leading a POC-led film, Daughter Advice on how to casting more diverse crew and talent Creating a more equitable work environment, especially for trans and POC Why representation is so important in media and entertainment   GLAAD trans resources: https://www.glaad.org/transgender/resources Daughter’s Seed & Spark campaign: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/daughter#story   You can find Ian at @ianaiexander You can find Vivien at @vivientngo   You can follow me at: Instagram (instagram.com/stevenwakabayashi) YouTube (youtube.com/stevenwakabayashi) Weekly Newsletter (mindfulmoments.substack.com)

C. Fitz, Creator/Producer/Director/Writer/Filmmaker/Speaker: C. Fitz is a television and marketing veteran who is known for her globally successful content, TV Directing, and social media campaigns for Disney, Pepsi, Showtime, Celebrities and Global Business Thought Leaders. With an extensive background in developing original content, directing TV and films, social media management and producing award-winning marketing campaigns all over the world, she has become an innovative pioneer in both the entertainment, Digital, filmmaking and advertising industries. Her latest feature is now streaming on Netflix and most recent TV Directing was for Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar (episode 409 - airing 2019) on the OWN Network. ARRAY's 'JEWEL'S CATCH ONE' | Theatrical Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6Xf7ifiAmk Queen Sugar ( Trailer ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhrAw41L82s If you liked this podcast, shoot me an e-mail at filmmakingconversations@mail.com Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: www.kweli.tv/programs/the-peopl…xton?autoplay=true Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram www.instagram.com/damien_swaby_video_producer/ Twitter twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src…erp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook www.facebook.com/Damien-Swaby-213805135363397/

Aunt Vi, the matriarch of the family on Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar, knows her way around a kitchen. Not only can she cook, but she bakes a mean pie -- a skill that becomes a side business. Aunt Vi's pies became like a character unto themselves. She's in sort of a second act in her life, finding love again after an abusive relationship. Dr. Tanisha Ford is an associate professor of Black American Studies and History at the University of Delaware -- and a huge Queen Sugar fan. She says Aunt Vi's story line started her thinking about what pie making has meant for black women, and what it means for a woman like Aunt Vi in particular. She joins us this week to talk about how food is central to how we understand community, and how Queen Sugar uses food as a way to have deeper political conversations about capitalism and appropriation.

Stacey B. and Kay P. Review Queen Sugar (Season 3, Episode 7), "Study War No More": Violet celebrates her 60th birthday; Nova and Remy grow closer; Darla and Ralph Angel discuss custody; Violet learns more about her new business arrangement; the Bordelon family is devastated to discover the Landrys' true plan for the land.

Stacey B + Kay P Review Queen Sugar (Season 3, Episode 6) "Delicate and Strangly Made": Remy and Nova address their feelings; Violet receives a business proposal; Blue finally reveals what happened at school; Charley discovers something suspicious; Ralph Angel goes on a date.

Stacey B + Kay P review Queen Sugar (Season 3, Episode 5, "A Little Lower Than Angels"): Remy and Nova act on their feelings; Ralph Angel bonds with his boss' daughter; Davis discloses his secret to Charley; Micah and his new friends stumble across something disturbing; Darla and Ralph Angel clarify their relationship to Blue. Follow @HamptonBluNetwork   

On this ninth episode, I talk about Tom Cruise’s new movie 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' with my good friend Mike Sargeant as we tackle Tom’s career, his longevity and our opinions on why he doesn’t seem to want to collaborate with another A-List actor (3:20). We also review Broadway's new family feel-good musical Holiday Inn (24:46) as well as take a look at Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar (21:34), and I ask a New Yorker what he’s seeing, listening and downloading (27:43), plus, we recap the most important pop culture news you might have missed this week. Episode Summary: Tom Cruise chat with Mike Sargeant 3:20 Jackie Hernandez tells me why she likes OWN's 'Queen Sugar' 21:34 Jacked IN 22:50 Broadway review of 'Holiday Inn' 24:46 Preview of Jorge Ramos's 'Hate Rising' documentary 25:52 Robin the Super gives us his pop culture preferences: 27:43 You'd like to give us your feedback or get a shout-out? Email us at highlyrelevant@showbizcafe.com and help us spread the word on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and please subscribe! Ways to subscribe to Highly Relevant with Jack Rico:      •   Click here to subscribe via iTunes     •   Click here to subscribe via Spotify     •   You can also subscribe via Stitcher

Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar rocks our worlds with it's cinematic beauty! Michelle Rodriguez' new movie (Re) Assignment shouldn't be happening. Booster Gold is coming to snatch our attention from the A list heroes. And Joe Manganiello will be playing Deathstroke because Manu was busy. We serve some old Hollywood musical Realness with Gentlemen Prefer Blondes during Netflix and Chill Realness. And Taraji is our everything as we discuss Empire Season 2 for primetime. #RhondaDontPlay

[Life After Downton, Episode 4] - Summer is over and we're back with a brand new podcast! On this episode we preview the Emmy Awards and the fabulous ladies who act in and create some of our favorite shows. We'll also be live tweeting the Emmys this Sunday night (Sept 18th). Downton Abbey is nominated for 10 Emmy awards, and we wonder: Could they have nominated an actor OTHER than Maggie Smith this year-someone who might actually show up??? Aside from DA, we're sharing our joy, scorn, judgements, hopes and dreams for several of the categories. Who do we love? What do we hate? And what do we wish would just go away already (Modern Family, we're looking at you)? We also catch up with the latest news on Downton's Michelle Dockery, and the Dan Stevens IMDB Watch continues! And we finish off with some things we're looking forward to this fall (A Handmaid's Tale starring Elizabeth Moss! Ava Duvernay's Queen Sugar with a full slate of female directors! And...Wonder Woman!) So fill up those champagne glasses, get Christian Siriano to hurry up and finish your Emmys gown, and join us for another edition of Downton Gabby!