It's so great to see Black women filmmakers finally having their say. blackfilmmakers blackfemaledirectors femaledirectors blackhollywood
Though the '90s is often referred to as the Golden Age of Black cinema, men were overwhelmingly at the helm of many of the groundbreaking films that came to fruition throughout the decade. Even cult-classics such as Waiting to Exhale and Set It Off , films that both celebrated and complicated our understandings of Black womanhood, were male-directed.
Nonetheless, the '90s bore witness to several filmmakers like Julie Dash , Cheryl Dunye and Kasi Lemmons whose works have stood the test of time and managed to construct cinematic universes that truly center Black women’s experiences. By example, they’ve illustrated the importance of Black women not only being in front of the camera, but being integral figures in the crafting of their own stories.
ADVERTISEMENT A few present-day breakout filmmakers that both follow in their footsteps and forge their own distinct paths are those among the likes of Regina King, Janet Mock, and Ava DuVernay. Let's all continue celebrating the abundance of Black women filmmakers making waves in a largely white-male-dominated industry by amplifying their amazing contributions to the world of film.
Jamilah Horton is a graduate of Wellesley College with a B.A. in Cinema & Media Studies and Africana Studies. She lives in Harlem, NYC and enjoys watching and critiquing the latest films and television shows, especially those that center Black women and femmes. Subscribe to her YouTube channel That's A Wrap TV for more!
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