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Hillman Grad
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 28 ต.ค. 2024
Hillman Grad is a full service media and production company founded in 2018 by Emmy® Award-winning writer, producer, and actor, Lena Waithe. Since its inception, Hillman Grad has has built a platform to empower underrepresented artists by amplifying and celebrating the stories and voices of diverse, historically marginalized communities across all industries.
The company is home to the producers behind Showtime’s most streamed drama series, "The Chi", BET’s "Twenties", Universal’s "Queen & Slim", Sundance award-winner "The Forty-Year-Old Version", and more. Recent producorial projects include the Emmy-nominated documentary film "Being Mary Tyler Moore", Focus Features and AV Rockwell's "A Thousand And One", which received the Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Awards, Magnolia Picture’s "Kokomo City", which received the NEXT Audience Award and NEXT Innovator Award at Sundance 2023; and Disney+’s Chang Can Dunk.
The company is home to the producers behind Showtime’s most streamed drama series, "The Chi", BET’s "Twenties", Universal’s "Queen & Slim", Sundance award-winner "The Forty-Year-Old Version", and more. Recent producorial projects include the Emmy-nominated documentary film "Being Mary Tyler Moore", Focus Features and AV Rockwell's "A Thousand And One", which received the Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Awards, Magnolia Picture’s "Kokomo City", which received the NEXT Audience Award and NEXT Innovator Award at Sundance 2023; and Disney+’s Chang Can Dunk.
Jenifer Lewis: The Mother of Black Hollywood Drops Legendary Wisdom | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
I had the distinct HONOR (yes, in all caps!) of sitting down with none other than the MOTHER OF BLACK HOLLYWOOD herself-Jenifer Lewis! The original DIVVVAAA. The powerhouse. The legend. The woman who made “scene-stealer” an art form.
From What’s Love Got to Do With It to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sister Act, The Preacher’s Wife, Antwone Fisher, Poetic Justice, Black-ish, and Jackie’s Back!, Jenifer Lewis has been serving iconic performances like Sunday dinner-always unforgettable, always satisfying. Broadway? Check. Film and TV? Check. Cabaret? Check. She’s done it all, honey, with enough talent and charisma to power an entire studio lot.
In this episode, Jenifer Lewis bares her soul with a mix of hilarity, candor, and wisdom that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect. From her Midwestern roots to Hollywood stardom, she takes us on a journey of resilience, love, and legendary moments. And let’s not forget: she’s played “Mama” to Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, and Tupac Shakur-solidifying her throne as the ultimate Mother of Black Hollywood.
Her message? “Love yourself so that love will not be a stranger when it comes.”
#LegacyTalkPodcast #LenaWaithe #JeniferLewis
Director: Levi Maestro
Dir of Photography: Kyle Camerer
Executive Producers: Justin Riley, Rishi Rajani, Naomi Funabshi
Producer: Naj Nugent
Associate Producer: Anderlyn Smith
Production Assistants: Brian Li, Royce Watkins
Head of Marketing: Marquis Phifer
Creative Director: Tiscia Haigler
Set Photographer: Chrris Lowe
Set Design: Lauren Carothers, Jade Whipkey, Kimberly V. Gedeon
Stylist: Jason Bolden
Skin: Brandi J. Andrews
Hair: Hunny Bee
Location: The Walk Good Yard
ABOUT LEGACY TALK
Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is a love letter to Black women in entertainment. Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe sits down with trailblazers like Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jenifer Lewis, Debbie Allen, and more to discuss their creative process, their journey, and how they became the incredible women they are today. Legacy Talk is more than just a series of interviews; it’s a documentation of the stories and experiences of women who shifted narratives, broken barriers, and inspired a generation.
Produced by Hillman Grad, distributed by Lemonada Media.
FOLLOW FOR MORE:
INSTAGRAM | hillmangrad
APPLE PODCASTS | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legacy-talk-with-lena-waithe/id1776015323
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From What’s Love Got to Do With It to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sister Act, The Preacher’s Wife, Antwone Fisher, Poetic Justice, Black-ish, and Jackie’s Back!, Jenifer Lewis has been serving iconic performances like Sunday dinner-always unforgettable, always satisfying. Broadway? Check. Film and TV? Check. Cabaret? Check. She’s done it all, honey, with enough talent and charisma to power an entire studio lot.
In this episode, Jenifer Lewis bares her soul with a mix of hilarity, candor, and wisdom that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect. From her Midwestern roots to Hollywood stardom, she takes us on a journey of resilience, love, and legendary moments. And let’s not forget: she’s played “Mama” to Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, and Tupac Shakur-solidifying her throne as the ultimate Mother of Black Hollywood.
Her message? “Love yourself so that love will not be a stranger when it comes.”
#LegacyTalkPodcast #LenaWaithe #JeniferLewis
Director: Levi Maestro
Dir of Photography: Kyle Camerer
Executive Producers: Justin Riley, Rishi Rajani, Naomi Funabshi
Producer: Naj Nugent
Associate Producer: Anderlyn Smith
Production Assistants: Brian Li, Royce Watkins
Head of Marketing: Marquis Phifer
Creative Director: Tiscia Haigler
Set Photographer: Chrris Lowe
Set Design: Lauren Carothers, Jade Whipkey, Kimberly V. Gedeon
Stylist: Jason Bolden
Skin: Brandi J. Andrews
Hair: Hunny Bee
Location: The Walk Good Yard
ABOUT LEGACY TALK
Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is a love letter to Black women in entertainment. Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe sits down with trailblazers like Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jenifer Lewis, Debbie Allen, and more to discuss their creative process, their journey, and how they became the incredible women they are today. Legacy Talk is more than just a series of interviews; it’s a documentation of the stories and experiences of women who shifted narratives, broken barriers, and inspired a generation.
Produced by Hillman Grad, distributed by Lemonada Media.
FOLLOW FOR MORE:
INSTAGRAM | hillmangrad
APPLE PODCASTS | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legacy-talk-with-lena-waithe/id1776015323
SPOTIFY | open.spotify.com/show/30EpzEaHgrD32MCqSqV6sq
LEMONADA MEDIA | lemonadamedia.com/
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Come on Dr. Johnnettea B. Cole……. IYKYK
I could watch this all day long, every second of the day. I love Jenifer so damn much. It was an honor to meet her & hold her mic in Washington DC as she sung during her book tour. Such a beauty to see in person & sooo damn funny! ❤
She only inspires other wannabe thugs. This woman makes me sick
Jennifer was great in Dolly Partons Christmas on the Square
I love Jennifer Lewis
I love me some Jennifer Lewis 🫶🏽
Miss Lewis is always a time and a lesson
That is one fine ass old lady ❤
Shovel needed
Incredible 👑
I loved her show Girlfriends 👯♀️ because her writing ✍️ was so stellar!!! 💋
39:26 Bravo, bravo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I was here and I enjoyed this interview
Watching this makes me ache to see Ms. Lewis finally gets the role of a lifetime complete with an Academy Award!
Definitely need a LiVE part TWO 🤬...it was frustrating when the host kept rushing past some of the best stories, sheesh! So many questions left unanswered.
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💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Jennifer 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍Lena Thank you both 🫶🏻
💗💗👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I love Jada! Excellent interview!
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Who is the man asking Jennifer these questions?
She and my mom share the same birthday... I love and live for Jenifer Lewis 🎉❤♒️
Guys, can we have a redo? There were so many powerful moments that we rushed. Hoping this is just the beginning.
other interviewers could learn from Ms. Waithe
Jada is so iconic!
Why are these interviews cut so weirdly?? I feel like we never get to the meat of anything
WHITE ARTISTS ARE *CONTINUING TO STEAL FROM BLACK ARTISTS TODAY*💯💯👍🏾AIN'T NOTHING CHANGED BUT THE FORMAT AND THE YEARS 👍🏾
"now dont think YOU GONE COME LIVE IN MY HOUSE AND MAKE ME FEEL BAD 🤨☹️😒. you gone pull yo weight girl, this aint just some party town, hear?" -Tina Turner's mother from "whats love got to do with it" 🤣✨❤
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I wanted to hear her talk more about Tina Turner & 2Pac. I enjoyed it but I needed MORE😩💐 LOVE LOVE LOVE Jennifer Lewis!
"put the fuckin cigarette out" 😅
This was a little hard to watch! It was almost as if Jenifer was just talking to just talk. Jenifer was giving thought-provoking responses and Lena proceeded to move on to the next question barely acknowledging what she said. This would've been good with Jenifer reading the questions her fans and supporters submitted and answering them if this was going to be the outcome.
I will always respect and love me some Lena and Jennifer
So many gems here, especially regarding the observation of life. Priceless!!! 💎💎💎💎💎
IM SORRY I NEEDED PRINCESS AND THE FROG TO BE BROUGHTTT TF UP CUZ MAMA ODIE THAT GWORL 🖤🖤
Incredible interview. I could listen to her tell stories for hours.
That was a really good interview.
This is a circle I would love to be a part of….knowledge and intelligence
“I’m so sorry. I know.” Tuh!
This interview!!!! 😮💨 Ms. Lewis always holds our attention with her recounts but this was beautifully done. Love this❤
She is one of the realist celebrities! What a phenomenal, talented, motivating, inspiring and entertaining women I truly honor and respect. Amazing interview!
Gotham?
Ms. Lewis tells the best stories.
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Great interview 🤎👌
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Girlfriend, you ain't nothing but the truth. You are LOVE and Respect just remember that. ❤❤❤❤
✨✨✨💛💚🙌🏾!
Ummm i need a longer episode with her because she keep wanting to explain more before we on to the next show and movie and i wanna hear it! Lol
My god. Magnificent interview. Ms. Jenifer is a force of nature, incredible. I appreciate Lena's conversational style - she speaks naturally, thoughtfully, and with love. Also, can we PLEASE talk about this SET?! The best set I've ever seen for the complexity and beauty of our skin! Puuuuurfect! My eyes just melted with those gorgeous coppers and golds. Thank you, thank you.
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Wow man I love her, I initially wasn’t going to watch the video but the first minute I was hooked and had to finish. ❤️❤️