Consider It Blacklit
Consider it Blacklit highlights films, television programs and stage plays featuring African Americans up front and behind the scenes. The show also highlights social issues, as it relates to these programs, and how they impact our communities. Show host Kim Singleton interviews directors, writers, producers, actors, content creators and overall film/television/stage enthusiasts.
Episodes
54 episodes
A discussion of the classic film A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1961 classic film A Raisin in the Sun with author/filmmaker Bridgett M. Davis. This classic Lorraine Hansberry film tells the story of a Chicago family navigating their dreams and aspirations after receiv...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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26:27
A discussion with the cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD: The Louis Armstrong Musical
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton talks with the cast of the hit Broadway musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD: The Louis Armstrong Musical. James Monroe Iglehart, Darlesia Cearcy, Kim Exum and Jennie Harney-Fleming discuss the play and the c...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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26:28
Recommendations: Reasonable Doubt, Daughters, The Piano Lesson and Mufasa: The Lion King
Looking for something to watch? Host Kim Singleton discusses a few of her favorites of 2024.REASONABLE DOUBTA Hulu series starring Emayatzy Coreanaldi and McKinley FreemanDAUGHTERSA documentary about girls who participat...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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16:47
Highlight of the films THE DELIVERANCE and BLACK BARBIE
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses two Netflix films she recommends. THE DELIVERANCE is a film directed and co-written by Lee Daniels. It tells the story of a single mother who moves into a house with her children a...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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12:26
Highlight of the 1977 Classic Film 'Greased Lightning'
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1977 classic film "Greased Lightning" with Glenn Gilliam, sports historian and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project. This film is the story of Wendell Scott, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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22:25
Highlight of "A Quiet Place: Day One" starring Lupita Nyong'o
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "A Quiet Place: Day One" starring Lupita Nyong'o. This film is the third installment of the Quiet Place franchise. It tells the story of the first day the aliens attack in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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6:43
A Discussion with Creator Jamal Hodge
Multiple award-winning filmmaker/writer/poet Jamal Hodge joins host Kim Singleton to discuss his creative process and latest projects.
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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25:18
Highlight of the 1976 Classic Film "Car Wash"
Host Kim Singleton discusses the 1976 classic film "Car Wash" with digital ideation & visual artist Inez Brown. "Car Wash" takes a comedic look at a day in the life of employees of a car wash. The ensemble cast includes Ivan Dixon, Bi...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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25:17
Highlight of the Hip-Hop Theater Production "Syncing Ink"
Host Kim Singleton discusses the Hip Hop theater production "Syncing Ink" with creator NSangou Njikam and cast member McKenzie Frye.www.syncingink.com
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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24:35
A Discussion with film & drama students Savanna Rust and Navi Dixon
Film student Savanna Mai Rust and drama student Navi Dixon discuss their journey as emerging artists.
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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19:34
Highlight of the International Association of Blacks in Dance
Host Kim Singleton discusses the annual conference and the programs of the International Association of Blacks in Dance with co-executive directors Omar Ingram and Dr. Natasha Moreland Spears. (www.iabdassociation.org)Connect with Consi...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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26:43
Highlight of the movie "The UnderDoggs"
Host Kim Singleton discusses the movie "The Underdoggs", starring Snoop Dogg.The film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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6:17
Streaming Recommendations: A Thousand and One, Chevalier, Surrounded and H/Jack
Looking for recommendations on what to stream? Check out this podcast episode of Consider It Blacklit to hear about a few of host Kim Singleton's favorites of 2023. A THOUSAND AND ONEStarring Teyana TaylorCHEVALI...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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13:11
Highlight of the wind quintet IMANI WINDS
Host Kim Singleton sits down with Monica Ellis, founding member of the wind quintet Imani Winds. Ellis discusses the performances and accomplishments of the group, as well as the representation of people of color in classical music. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:18
A Discussion with Anew Network CEO Lynne McDaniel
Host Kim Singleton sits down with Founder/CEO of Anew Network, Lynne McDaniel. They discuss the exciting programming of the streaming network and the challenges of running her media company. www.anewnetwork.comStay conne...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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26:00
A conversation with Janol "Mecca" Holmes
Host Kim Singleton sits down with Janol “Mecca” Holmes. He is the President & COO of Supernatural, Inc, a 21st century, multi-media company that creates films, music, fashion and technology.www.thesupernaturalinc.comConnect with...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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24:01
A discussion with filmmaker Kyra Knox
Host Kim Singleton discusses the award-winning documentary "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia" with producer/director Kyra Knox. This film focuses on the impact of gun violence in Philadelphia. It also highlights the organizat...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:32
Highlight of the Tubi original film "Twisted Marriage Therapist" w/ Booker T. Mattison
Host Kim Singleton discusses the Tubi original movie, "Twisted Marriage Therapist" with writer/director Booker T. Mattison.Follow Booker T. Mattison on Instagram @bookert.mattisonFollow Consider It Blacklit,on Instagram @con...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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25:23
A discussion with co-founders of The Industry Standard Group (TISG)
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses The Industry Standard Group (TISG) with co-founders Rashad Chambers and Adam Hyndman. TISG is innovating Broadway by finding new pathways toward equitable representation in commercial theatre.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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27:15
A discussion with music supervisor Linnette Harrigan
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton sits down with Linnette Harrigan for a discussion on her journey as a music supervisor for films, television shows and commercials. Learn more about Linnette Harrigan at www.linnetteharriganmedia.c...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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23:07
A discussion with filmmaker Cheryl Polote Williamson
Host Kim Singleton sits down with the award-winning filmmaker Cheryl Polote Williamson. Williamson is one of the executive producers of the acclaimed documentary TWENTY PEARLS, which chronicles the history of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:04
A discussion with playwright James Ijames
Host Kim Singleton discusses the Pulitzer Prize winning play FAT HAM with playwright James Ijames.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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26:34
Highlight of the 1968 film "For Love of Ivy"
Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1968 classic film FOR LOVE OF IVY with multimedia professional Kalin Thomas. The film centers around a live-in maid who tells her white family that she is leaving. The adult son and da...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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25:08
A discussion with writer/director Booker T. Mattison on THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS
Consider It Blacklit Host Kim Singleton discusses the BET + movie "The Sound of Christmas" with the writer/director Booker T. Mattison. This film is based on the book "The Replacement Wife" by Tiffany L. Warren and stars Ne-Yo, Draya Michele, S...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:19
A discussion with the writing team of MARIAN the musical
Host Kim Singleton discusses MARIAN, an original musical, with the play's writing team. Elkin Antoniou G, Chelsea Marie Davis, Emily Ruth Hazel, Caleen Sinnette Jennings and Victoria Theodore discuss their journey in creating the mu...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:15
