The Lena Waithe Interview: The Prolific Creator-Producer Refuses to Be Defined
The Emmy winner reflects on the George Floyd protests, humanizing Black people on screen, Black criticism, coming out in Hollywood, and more.
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‘Onward’ Banned in Multiple Middle Eastern Countries, Censored in Russia for Gay Reference
The target is Lena Waithe’s purple cyclops Specter, recently celebrated by Disney as the studio’s first openly gay character.
‘Twenties’ Review: Lena Waithe Revisits Her Earlier, Messier Days as an Aspiring Writer in Hollywood
After a decade in development limbo, the comedy series is finally getting its television debut on BET.
Quibi Takes on Sundance With First-Ever Previews as Lena Waithe Praises the Business Model
From a sneaker-culture docuseries to an ASMR chillout show, Quibi wants to have it all. And creators love the licensing model.
‘Queen & Slim’: How Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas Made the ‘Blackest’ Film of the Year
The first-time feature writer and director reflect on the rarity of an experience that allowed them to make the film they wanted.
‘Queen & Slim’ Review: A Flawed but Powerful Indictment of Police Brutality in America
Much more than a black “Bonnie and Clyde,” Melina Matsoukas and Lena Waithe have crafted an emotional lament that’s powerful even when it stumbles.
AFI FEST 2019 Sets ‘Queen & Slim’ World Premiere for Opening Night
Director Melina Matsoukas graduated from the American Film Institute in 2005.
‘Queen & Slim’ Trailer Shows Lena Waithe’s ‘Protest Art’ Thriller Has ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ Ambitions
Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith star as a couple on a first date that goes horribly wrong, in the directorial debut of Melina Matsoukas.
BET Awards: Tyler Perry Echoes Lena Waithe in Powerful Acceptance Speech
The mogul challenged dreamers with a call to selflessness, community and ownership – ideas that Waithe previously shared and is now facing a backlash as a result.
‘Queen & Slim’ First Look Trailer: Daniel Kaluuya Goes on the Run in Lena Waithe’s Thriller — Watch
A black couple’s first date goes horribly wrong in Lena Waithe’s feature screenwriting debut from director Melina Matsoukas.
Lena Waithe Calls Out Will Smith and Denzel Washington for Not Financing Films With Black Talent
Waithe argues that major stars like Denzel Washington and Will Smith could be funding “at least four or five independent movies a year.”
Lena Waithe and MTV Launch ‘Save Our Moms’ Campaign for Maternal Mortality Awareness
The initiative will educate expectant mothers, their friends, and families.
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