Represent

Aisha Harris dives deep into conversations with critics and filmmakers.

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Represent is a space for discussion, highlighting movies, TV, and online shows created by and/or about women, people of color, people with disabilities, and those in the LGBTQ community.

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  • Aisha Harris is an assistant TV editor at the New York Times. She was formerly a Slate culture writer and host of the Slate podcast Represent.

A Represent Lovefest

On our final episode, the team reminisces, Aisha’s dad pays a surprise visit, and three friends of the show take one final quiz.

Filmmakers Leslie Harris and Nikyatu Jusu

Two directors at different stages of their careers explain the importance of telling black girls’ stories.

The Represent Rose: The Royal Wedding

Black excellence was on display for Meghan and Harry’s big day.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Wedding

Should we care that a member of the royal family is marrying a biracial, divorced actress? Kristen Meinzer thinks so.

Dear White People Creator Justin Simien

“This is the best way I can contribute to the culture.”

The Kondabolu Brothers

Hari and Ashok Kondabolu discuss the ongoing Simpsons controversy, their new podcast, and their problematic pop culture favorites.

Isle of Dogs

Wes Anderson’s latest animated feature doesn’t consider Asian-American viewers.

A Wrinkle in Time and Representations That Hurt

We catch up on Ava DuVernay’s new movie. Then, a conversation with Bim Adewunmi and Antonia Cereijido about representations that made us feel ashamed or embarrassed.

Unpacking The Chi

A closer look at Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe’s show and its depiction of Chicago.

What Went Down at the 2018 Oscars

Recapping the night’s highs and lows with actor and comedian Chris Lamberth.

Oscar-Nominated: A Fantastic Woman, Strong Island, and Lady Bird

Ahead of the 90th Academy Awards, we discuss Chile’s Foreign Language Film nominee and revisit conversations with two first-time directors.

Black Panther Production Designer Hannah Beachler

On bringing Wakanda to life and what it’s like working with Ryan Coogler and Beyoncé.

Wakanda Forever

Three critics hold a spoiler-filled discussion of Black Panther.

Wesley Snipes on Blade and Black Panther

We discuss black superheroes on the big screen that predate Ryan Coogler’s new Marvel blockbuster.

Thinking About #MeToo Through Quentin Tarantino and Gloria Allred

Two Tarantino fans wrestle with his films’ handling of gender and race. Then, an interview with Marta Kauffman and Gloria Allred about their new documentary.

Jane the Virgin Star Jaime Camil

On playing Rogelio de la Vega, lending his voice to Coco, and the state of Latino representation in Hollywood.

Represent Takes on Sundance

Sebastián Silva explains why he chose to tackle the black American experience in his latest film, Tyrel.

Oscar Nomination Predictions and Filmmaker Charles Burnett

We try to get inside the minds of this year’s Academy voters. Then, an interview with the esteemed director behind Killer of Sheep and other great films.

Bambadjan Bamba Comes Out as Undocumented

The actor, best known for The Good Place and the upcoming Black Panther, says Hollywood should stand with immigrants in the industry by fighting for DACA.

Film Producer DeVon Franklin

On his commandments for achieving secular success with faith-based films like The Star.