Would love to be on set and see him in action

Can't wait to see this film. Love all the actors

Thanks so much for this, both of you. It's a valuable gift to be able to overhear such a conversation between two talented people, friends, that set such great examples as artists and trendsetters. This is a well spent 45 minutes. 

Will you also interview Bradford Young? I missed him on his trip to Houston. Would like to know how he storyboards...with photos or sketches. Also like to know how he views the collab between him, writers and directors. stressful? relaxed? 

The Call-in AFFRM

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, ARRAY filmmakers Isabel Sandoval (LINGUA FRANCA) and Stephanie Turner(JUSTINE) discuss Isabel's filmmaking journey that lead to the creation of her film LINGUA FRANCA. Listen and share!

Both LINGUA FRANCA and JUSTINE are now playing on Netflix via ARRAY Releasing!

ARRAY's Call-In with Isabel Sandoval and Stephanie Turner

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, ARRAY filmmakers Numa Perrier(JEZEBEL), Kathleen Hepburn and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN) discuss Numa's filmmaking journey that led to the creation of her film JEZEBEL. Listen and share!

Both JEZEBEL and THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN are now playing on Netflix via ARRAY Releasing!

ARRAY's The Call-In with Numa Perrier with Kathleen Hepburn and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, ARRAY filmmakers Merawi Gerima (RESIDUE) and Isabel Sandoval (LINGUA FRANCA) discuss Merawi's filmmaking journey that led to the creation of his film RESIDUE.

Both RESIDUE and LINGUA FRANCA are now playing on Netflix via ARRAY Releasing!

ARRAY's The Call-In with Merawi Gerima and Isabel Sandoval

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, ARRAY filmmakers Shantrelle P. Lewis (IN OUR MOTHERS' GARDENS) and Shaz Bennett(ALASKA IS A DRAG) discuss Shantrelle's filmmaking journey that led to the creation of her film IN OUR MOTHERS' GARDENS.

Both IN OUR MOTHERS' GARDENS and ALASKA IS A DRAG are now playing on Netflix via ARRAY Releasing!

ARRAY's The Call-In with Shantrelle P. Lewis and Shaz Bennett

"The Call-In" is an exclusive series of phone conversations with Black filmmakers about their craft powered by @AFFRM. In this week's inaugural interview, @AFFRM Founder Ava DuVernay speaks with director Andrew Dosunmu. The conversation spans from his recent announcement as new director of the upcoming FELA KUTI biopic, to his debut feature RESTLESS CITY which was released by @AFFRM, to his construction of the nation's current #1 specialty box office hit MOTHER OF GEORGE. 

The Call-In with Andrew Dosunmu

Another hot episode from @AFFRM's THE CALL-IN, our new black filmmaker podcast. In this edition, @AFFRM founder Ava DuVernay speaks with NEWLYWEEDS director Shaka King about industry shadiness, finding his leading lady on Facebook and the physical demands of filmmaking. Listen here and share!

The Call-In with Shaka King

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, ARRAY filmmakers Sterlin Harjo (LOVE AND FURY), Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith (COUSINS) discuss Sterlin's filmmaking journey that led to the creation of his film LOVE AND FURY.

Both LOVE AND FURY and COUSINS are now playing on Netflix via ARRAY Releasing!

ARRAY's The Call-In with Sterlin Harjo, Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, ARRAY filmmakers Agam Darshi (DONKEYHEAD)and Sujata Day(DEFINITION PLEASE) discuss their filmmaking journeys that led to the creations of their films.

Both DONKEYHEAD and DEFINITION PLEASE are now playing on Netflix via ARRAY Releasing!

ARRAY's The Call-In with Agam Darshi and Sujata Day

The Movie Soundtrack Yoga event was curated by ARRAY as part of LA Phil's 2022 Rock My Soul Festival and Humanities Program.

Laying a foundation for creativity and collaboration through wellness, yogis at all levels joined an open-air class led by Lauren Spearman, founder of R&B Yoga. This playlist features songs by Black women to provoke cultural conversation through the lens of film and television music.

Featured Songs & Movies:

Again – Janet Jackson / Poetic Justice 

Phenomenal Woman - Maya Angelou (poem intro) 

For You I Will – Monica / Space Jam 

Exhale (Shoop Shoop) - Whitney Houston / Waiting to Exhale 

In The Rain – Xscape / Love Jones 

Don't Let Go - En Vogue / Set It Off 

Bam Bam – Sister Nancy / No Time To Die 

Shea Butter Baby – Ari Lennox & J. Cole / Creed II 

Try Again – Aaliyah / Romeo Must Die 

Sittin’ Up In My Room – Brandy / Waiting to Exhale 

Love of My Life – Erykah Badu / Brown Sugar 

The Sweetest Thing – Lauryn Hill / Love Jones 

All The Stars – Kendrick Lamar & SZA / Marvel's Black Panther 

All That – TLC / All That Show Theme 

Ain't Nobody – Chaka Khan / Breakin' 

Mood 4 Eva – Beyonce, Jay-Z, Childish Gambino / Black Is King 

No Small Talk – Kari Faux / Insecure 

If You Believe - Diana Ross / The Wiz 

Inside My Love - Minnie Ripperton / Jackie Brown 

Comfortable - H.E.R. / The Photograph 

Nina's Poem: I'm Looking at Music - Nia Long / Love Jones 

Giving Him Something He Can Feel - Aretha Franklin / Sparkle 

Phenomenal Woman - Maya Angelou (poem outro)

ARRAY and LA Phil do not own rights to the music tracks.

ARRAY x LA Phil: Movie Soundtrack Yoga Playlist by Lauren Spearman

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, ARRAY filmmakers Thyrone Tommy(LEARN TO SWIM)and Agam Darshi (DONKEYHEAD) discuss their filmmaking journeys that led to the creations of their films.

Both LEARN TO SWIM and DONKEYHEAD are now streaming on Netflix via ARRAY Releasing!

ARRAY's The Call-In with Thyrone Tommy and Agam Darshi

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM filmmakers Nailah Jefferson (VANISHING PEARLS) and Neil Drumming (BIG WORDS) discuss finding stories where you live, directing for the first time, and film making as a matter of will. Listen and share here!

The Call-In with Nailah Jefferson

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM founder Ava DuVernay has a casual conversation with DEAR WHITE PEOPLE director Justin Simien about working with difficult actors and the feeling that comes with "getting everything you want". Listen here and share!

The Call-In with Justin Simien

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, ARRAY filmmakers Deepa Mehta (FUNNY BOY) and Takeshi Fukunaga (AINU MOSIR) discuss empathy, storytelling, and becoming invested in their film's characters. Listen and share here!

Both FUNNY BOY and AINU MOSIR are now playing on Netflix via ARRAY Releasing!

The Call-In with Deepa Mehta and Takeshi Fukunaga

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, ARRAY filmmakers Shaz Bennett (ALASKA IS A DRAG)and Deepa Mehta (FUNNY BOY) discuss empathy, storytelling, and becoming invested in their film's characters. Listen and share here!

Both ALASKA IS A DRAG and FUNNY BOY are now playing on Netflix via ARRAY Releasing!

ARRAY's The Call-In with Shaz Bennett and Deepa Mehta

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