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Go beyond the screen with the official podcast from Required Watching. This is your audio masterclass in the art of storytelling, designed for filmmakers, screenwriters, and dedicated cinephiles.Each week, host and film analyst Tray Epps (and sometimes other guests) deconstruct the craft of cinema, providing practical "Toolkit" episodes to improve your work and in-depth interviews with industry professionals who are shaping the future of film.If you're looking for actionable advice on everything from writing dialogue to sound design, or you want to hear from the directors, editors, and composers behind your favorite films, you've found your new required listening.New episodes every week.Find our full video essays and written guides at requiredwatching.com. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
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Why Black Film History Was Never Taught Like This

Fri Feb 06 2026

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This is a deep dive into the mechanics of how history is written, how "canons" are formed, and what we lose when we erase the origin stories of pioneering artists. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: - The Question: Why Don't We Learn This in School? - What is "The Canon" and Who Decides? - The Four Filters: Archives, Academia, Criticism, and Commerce - The Cost of Erasure: What We Lose - What Early Black Cinema Teaches Us Today ASKED & ANSWERED IN THIS EPISODE: Why isn't early Black film history taught in film schools? How does a film become a classic? What is the film canon and who creates it? Why are so many early Black films lost? What can modern filmmakers learn from Oscar Micheaux? To understand the history we're discussing, watch our video on the pioneers of Black cinema Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller. ▶️ Subscribe for new video essays every week:  ▶️ Website ▶️ Twitter/X ▶️ Instagram ▶️ Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a deep dive into the mechanics of how history is written, how "canons" are formed, and what we lose when we erase the origin stories of pioneering artists. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: - The Question: Why Don't We Learn This in School? - What is "The Canon" and Who Decides? - The Four Filters: Archives, Academia, Criticism, and Commerce - The Cost of Erasure: What We Lose - What Early Black Cinema Teaches Us Today ASKED & ANSWERED IN THIS EPISODE: Why isn't early Black film history taught in film schools? How does a film become a classic? What is the film canon and who creates it? Why are so many early Black films lost? What can modern filmmakers learn from Oscar Micheaux? To understand the history we're discussing, watch our video on the pioneers of Black cinema Required Watching is your curriculum for cinematic literacy. We deconstruct the art and craft of filmmaking to help you become a sharper storyteller. ▶️ Subscribe for new video essays every week:  ▶️ Website ▶️ Twitter/X ▶️ Instagram ▶️ Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Go beyond the screen with the official podcast from Required Watching. This is your audio masterclass in the art of storytelling, designed for filmmakers, screenwriters, and dedicated cinephiles.Each week, host and film analyst Tray Epps (and sometimes other guests) deconstruct the craft of cinema, providing practical "Toolkit" episodes to improve your work and in-depth interviews with industry professionals who are shaping the future of film.If you're looking for actionable advice on everything from writing dialogue to sound design, or you want to hear from the directors, editors, and composers behind your favorite films, you've found your new required listening.New episodes every week.Find our full video essays and written guides at requiredwatching.com. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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