Widening the Lens
Robin A HendersonShining a light on overlooked film and television featuring diverse underrepresented voices.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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A Tender Portrait of Black Fatherhood Rarely Seen on Screen
Image: Netflix
Before Netflix became what it calls an “endless stream of content,” it was a vital launchpad for innovative storytellers. Today, it can feel more like a barren expanse we scroll through aimlessly, searching for something, an...
Redefining the Punchline: How “We Are Pat” Reclaims Comedy, Gender, and Queer Identity
Image: Tribeca Films/Peacock
Pat, the famously androgynous Saturday Night Live figure created and performed by Julia Sweeney, became a fixture of 1990s pop culture. Appearing in a series of prominent recurring sketches from 1990 to 1994, P...
A Delightful Crowd-Pleaser About How Vulnerable Truth Sparks Genuine Change
Image: Outsider Pictures
Venezuelan-American artist Miguel Angel Ferrer makes his directorial debut with The Shadow of the Sun, Venezuela’s submission for Best International Feature at the 96th Academy Awards. Ferrer also co-wrote, co-prod...
Sensational Indigenous Women Filmmakers Empower Global Voices
Image: ITVS/Vision Maker Media/GOOD DOCS/Warrior Women Project
Welcome back to “Beyond the Algorithm.”
Rooted in the belief that cinema is richer when more voices are represented, Widening the Lens highlights six remarkable underseen film...
August in Focus: The New Releases Worth Watching
Image: Focus Features/Universal Pictures
With so many new releases arriving this month, this post may be too long for your inbox. Open it in the app or on the web for the full experience.
Widening the Lens returns with a fresh lineup of e...
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