The eagerly anticipated film, BIRTH OF A NATION failed to perform strongly in its opening weekend.  In this special edition of the Reelblack Podcast, CONSPIRACY BROTHER exposes the tricknology that prevented the film from cracking the Top Five in its first week out.

Conspiracy Brother Breaks Down Birth of a Nation Box Office

Felicia D. Henderson’s (@FollowFDH) writing career began when she was accepted into the prestigious Warner Bros. Writers Workshop. An award-winning writer and producer of TV comedies and dramas, feature films, and comic books, Felicia’s credits include: Soul Food: the series, Everybody Hates Chris, Gossip Girl, and Fringe. She has projects in development at NBC and HBO and is also writing a feature film, which she will also direct.

Felicia is a UCLA graduate with a B.A. and M.F.A. from the University. She also holds a University of Georgia M.B.A. and is currently a PhD candidate in Cinema and Media Studies at UCLA. 

Recently her company, WaterWalk Productions, Inc., added artist management to its profile through its subsidiary, WaterWalk Entertainment, Inc.

The proud aunt of 25 nieces and nephews believes in giving back and has endowed two scholarships at UCLA. She also sits on the boards of three not-for-profit organizations. A Pasadena, California native, Felicia feels “southern in her soul,” courtesy of her mother’s strong Mississippi roots.

Felicia D. Henderson - Co-Creator of The Quad (Premieres 2/1 on BET)

Reelblack founder MIKE D. chops it up with comedian/actor GUY TORRY about Hollywood in The 90s, working with Bernie Mac on LIFE and THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY (he left the tour before the film was made and was replaced by D.L. Hughley); American History X, Donal Trump and working with young comedians in this very special episode of the podcast.  Video version at https://youtu.be/Ygy55DyH_6Q

Guy Torry - In Conversation

Reelblack podcast hosts Mike D. and Charles Woods offer their reaction and analysis of Mark Romanek's provocative new music video for Jay-Z's THE STORY OF O.J. (includes spoilers). If you've seen the video, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Decoding The Story of OJ

Mike and Steph discuss Mo'nique's Netflix boycott and the implications for other independent artists as well as the Eagles Game at The Super Bowl in this freewheeling conversation recorded on 2/2/2018.  www.wurdradio,com