Celebrate the past, present, and future of Black film & TV with us throughout the month of February as we honor pioneers who've changed history & emerging filmmakers changing the way stories are told. You’ll recognize many of the names and, hopefully, find new artists to enjoy. 
Who was Maria P. Williams? An early Black filmmaker, she's credited as the first Black woman producer for 1923’s “The Flames of Wrath,” which she also starred in. Williams was a contemporary of Tressie Souders, widely recognized as the first Black woman director. #BHM
Considered one of the godfathers of independent film, on his birthday we celebrate the incredible work of filmmaker Robert Townsend. We recommend you start with “The Meteor Man,” “Hollywood Shuffle,” and “The Five Heartbeats” as you dive into his catalog of work.
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