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Behind the Slate

Making the greatest films ever made accessible to all

Join host, Aaron Strand, for a historical deep dive into the life and work of cinema"s greatest directors. Our mission is to lower the barrier of entry to classic cinema through live screening events, multi-part history series, and interviews. We skip across time, genre, and nationality to explore the greatest and wildest stories from the history of film, and use the lives of these extraordinary artists to examine the broader historical context that shaped their art. Think "Hardcore History"

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29. Withdrawal Part 2 - Story and Substance

Behind the Slate ·

2023/06/30

Today we get into the plot of our upcoming feature film 'Withdrawal'. Aaron discusses where the idea came from and how it evolved from an inspired thought to an actionable project, culminating in a 8-Point 'Upfront Aims Program' inspired by Melvin Van Peebles.Follow the film on IG: @withdrawalfilmEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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28. Withdrawal Part 1 - Intro

Behind the Slate ·

2023/06/23

On this episode, I introduce our new summer series, 'Withdrawal'. Unlike our previous historical deep dives, this series is going to go inside the production of a current film project... my own feature-film. I am currently in pre-production and won't have time to do my usual history research so instead I am going to be taking you step-by-step through my filmmaking process and whatever might happen along the way. We are going to be giving weekly production updates as well as in-depth interviews with

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27. Making Space with Jonathan Braylock

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2023/06/09

Today Aaron is joined by actor, writer, producer and comedian. Jonathan has acted in shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Broad City as well as commercials and feature films. He is an acclaimed writer working on shows like Grownish, and is currently developing a project with Ramy Youssef and Judd Apatow. He is the co-creator of the first all-black improv team at Upright Citizens Brigade theatre which went on to create the sketch comedy series Astronomy Club on Netflix (for which he was a co-star

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26. My Friend Melvin with Alfred Preisser

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2023/06/02

Aaron is joined by award winning director, Alfred Preisser. In 2006, Mr. Preisser directed the acclaimed 2006 revival of 'Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death', during which time he became close friends with Melvin Van Peebles. Preisser went on to act in Van Peebles' final film 'Confessions of an Ex-Dufus Itchyfooted Mutha' and work on the staged Opera of 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song'. We are honored that Alfred took the time to speak to us about the time he spent with Melvin.Mr. Preisser's

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25. Melvin Van Peebles Part 5 - A Natural Death

Behind the Slate ·

2023/05/26

Melvin takes over Broadway only to see his midas touch leave him. Later in life he experiences a Renaissance as the first black trader on Wall Street and ages gracefully into one of the greatest elder statesmen in cinema history. Rest In Peace Melvin Van Peebles (8/21/32-9/21/21), one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century.Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastJoin our weekly film club:

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1:37:34

24. Going Underground with Millie De Chirico

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2023/05/12

Aaron is joined by Millie De Chirico, co-host of the podcast 'I Saw What You Did' and co-author of the book 'TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema'. We talk about five films featured in the book that challenge the preconceived notions of Blaxploitation. We then dive in to our mutual loves: cinema and basketball...to find the common ground between all time great directors and all-time great hoopers. TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of

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23. Don't Sleep on Sweetback with Amy Abugo Ongiri

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2023/05/05

Have you watched 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song' and need to talk about it? We feel you.That's why Aaron is once again joined by Dr. Amy Abugo Ongiri, film historian, Director of Ethnic Studies at the University of Portland, and author of the book: “Spectacular Blackness: The Cultural Politics of the Black Power Movement and the Search for a Black Aesthetic". Join us as we talk about Sweetback, how it related to the Black Power and Black Art Movements, and it's legacy on both Blaxploitation and

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2:17:02

22. Melvin Van Peebles Part 4 - Original Baadasssss

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2023/04/21

Melvin flips Hollywood the middle-finger setting out to make his own independent movie, at a time when it was considered borderline impossible. What followed was one of the wildest stories in film history as Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song survives on-set madness and impossible odds to become one of the most successful films of the decade.Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastJoin our weekly film club:

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1:36:26

21. Melvin Van Peebles Part 3 - Paint the Orange

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2023/04/14

Fresh off his triumphant homecoming at the 1967 San Francisco International Film Festival, Melvin Van Peebles finds himself in a very different America than the one he left in 1959. There are protests against the Vietnam war, a growing counter culture culminating in the ‘Summer of Love’, and The Civil Rights Movement evolving into cries of Black Power. Soaking up this chaos like a sponge, Melvin combines global politics, street conversations, and his favorite 1880's French Singer to create the

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20. Black Power, Black Art with Amy Abugo Ongiri

Behind the Slate ·

2023/03/31

Today, Aaron is joined by Dr. Amy Abugo Ongiri, film historian, Director of Ethnic Studies at the University of Portland, and author of the book: “Spectacular Blackness: The Cultural Politics of the Black Power Movement and the Search for a Black Aesthetic".Dr. Ongiri talks to us about this shift from Civil Rights to Black Power, how The Black Panther Party effectively used the media to spread their message, and how the Black Arts Movement sought to define a distinctly black aesthetic. All of these

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19. BTS Housekeeping - Scheduling Update

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2023/03/24

I am hard at work prepping the next installment of the Melvin Van Peebles history series. In the meantime, I wanted to take a moment to talk about the release schedule moving forward as well as reflecting on how this show has evolved beyond just a history podcast and how that will continue to shape the show going forward!If you have any thoughts or questions, please email me at behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast Hosted on

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18. Black Representation in 1960's Hollywood with...

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2023/03/17

Today, Aaron is joined by Christopher Sieving a professor of film at the University of Georgia, Athens. His latest book is titled ‘Pleading the Blood: Bill Gunn’s Ganja and Hess’ which I cannot wait to read, so please, if you’re a ‘Ganja and Hess’ fan, or just want to learn more about this amazing film, go buy that out. But his first book, and the subject for today’s podcast, is titled ‘Soul Searching: Black Themed Cinema From the march on Washington to the Rise of Blaxploitation’.Chris takes us

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17. A Cinema State of the Union with Christopher Escobar

Behind the Slate ·

2023/03/10

Today, Aaron is joined by visionary entrepreneur, cinephile and theatre owner, Christopher Escobar. Chris serves as the Executive Director of the Atlanta Film Society, the non-profit group that runs the Atlanta Film Festival. He is also the owner of the famed Plaza Theatre, Atlanta's oldest continuously operating theatre, and the new owner of The Tara theatre, another of Atlanta's great historic movie palaces.Chris shares how he came to be the proud owner of not one but two historic theatres, and

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1:44:18

16. Melvin Van Peebles Part 2 - The Last Renaissance Man

Behind the Slate ·

2023/02/24

In this episode we meet Melvin Van Peebles, a small but brilliant boy who grows up split between the rough South Side of Chicago and the nearby suburb of Phoenix, Illinois. A brilliant student, he graduates from high school at the age of fifteen, becomes the first person in his family to go to college. By the time he's 26, he's a veteran officer of the Air Force, a father, a husband in an interracial marriage, and a Gripman on a San Francisco Cable Car. After writing a moderately successful book

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1:00:22

15. Heart of the City with Artemus Jenkins

Behind the Slate ·

2023/02/17

Aaron is joined by filmmaker, photographer, experimental ethnographer, world traveler and the winner of the ATLFILMPARTY Cycle 4, Artemus Jenkins. Artemus talks about some of his earliest film memories, gives insight into his creative journey into filmmaking and explains why he believes documentary is the most exciting genre for the future of film.ATLFILMPARTY is an Atlanta based community event serving local filmmakers. My good friend B. Sonenreich established the event in 2021, because so many

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1:37:16

14. Melvin Van Peebles Part 1 - Pre-Melvin

Behind the Slate ·

2023/02/10

It is our first episode on the life and work of the revolutionary artist, Melvin Van Peebles... only Mr. Van Peebles will not be appearing. In order to understand the themes, imagery and messages within his films, we are going to tell a story of African American representation in American drama. We'll meet a Caribbean immigrant who founds the first black owned theatre in the U.S., a gangly white actor who made one of the most dangerous pieces of art in human history, a lower Manhattan wunderkind who

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1:06:35

13. The Mighty Theatre Organ with Ken Double

Behind the Slate ·

2023/02/03

Aaron is joined by Ken Double, President of the Atlanta Theatre Organ Society and organist at The Fox Theatre. We discuss the history of the theatre organ, how it works, and why these precious instruments are some of the most incredible feats of musical engineering of all time. Atlanta Theatre Organ Society: https://www.atosatlanta.org/Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastJoin our weekly film club:

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12. Searching for Oona with Jane Scovell

Behind the Slate ·

2023/01/27

Aaron is joined by NY Times and LA Times bestselling author Jane Scovell (Small Town Big Dreams, Ginger My Story, Elizabeth Takes Off) to discuss her 1998 biography of Oona O'Neill Chaplin. Janes shares details of her 8 year research process, and what she thinks motivated the mysterious and captivating Oona O'Neil, a fascinating historical figure who is too often defined by the men in her life.Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube:

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11. Adieu Charlot with Greg Kleinschmidt

Behind the Slate ·

2023/01/20

Aaron is once again joined by Greg Kleinschmidt of the Arroyo Film Club and the 'Scene and Heard' Podcast. Together, they reflect on the Chaplin series and debate what Hollywood can still learn from the silent era, if this truly is the worst era for studio filmmaking, 'amusement park' films vs. cinema and who is better...Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton. Bring an umbrella. It's raining takes.Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube:

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10. Pitch Playoff with Greg Kleinschmidt

Behind the Slate ·

2023/01/13

Marvel Studios has contacted the Arroyo Film Club with a special assignment: find the greatest directors in history and put them into a pitch competition in order to direct the next great superhero franchise: The Phone Ranger. Aaron and Greg reach deep into the archives and go head to head in a pitching playoffs that will change the future of cinema. Get your popcorn ready!Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastScene

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