Episode 86 | Examining the Profiling of Black Men w/ Tiffany Rhynard and Trent D. Williams
Updated: Aug 3, 2021
On this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-host Azaria interviews filmmakers Tiffany Rhynard and Trent D. Williams Jr. about their dance film “Black Stains.” This film was awarded the #NBFFVisionary by the kNOwBOX dance Film Festival 2020 Jury Panel and was voted as the #NBFFAttentionGrabber at the 2020 Dallas Premier. Trent and Tiffany go into detail about the importance of creating a film about the profiling of Black Men, how to negotiate film directorship, and using art to spark conversation and change. Enjoy this important conversation on creating a better and more equal world. (50:26)
This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST…
[0:59] The Team says welcome back and introduces Tiffany Rhynard, Trent D. Williams Jr., and their film “Black Stains”.
QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM
[3:56] Topic: Collaboration and Discussion Around Directorship
[3:10] Azaria asks: “What was the collaboration and relationship like and how did y’all come together to make Black Stains?”
[10:52] Azaria asks: “What are your thoughts on titling co-director or choreographer. Does it feel as equal?”