George is joined by award-winning filmmaker Stephen Winter. Stephen talks to George about the soul-expanding journey that classic Black cinema can take you on;  his own struggle to break through as a young Black and Queer director in the 1990s; and why going to the theater with your friends can still be a transformative experience, even in our digital age.

George is joined by award-winning filmmaker Stephen Winter. Stephen talks to George about the soul-expanding journey that classic Black cinema can take you on; &nbsp;his own struggle to break through as a young Black and Queer director in the 1990s; and why&nbsp;going to the theater with your friends can still be a transformative experience, even in our digital age.

George M. Johnson knows how to counterpunch the culture wars. ALL BOYS AREN’T BLUE, their memoir of growing up Black and Queer in America, is currently the second-most banned book in America. And that distinction has pushed George to the frontlines of the fight for freedom of expression. “Fighting Words” is George’s chance to bring listeners into the ring with some of today’s most talented, outspoken and courageous creative people, people ready, willing and able to use their words to fight back against intolerance, fear, censorship and marginalization.
Each week George talks to someone about their work making culture that takes on the topics some people seem afraid to talk about. It’s a conversation that goes deep but stays light – fleet, fast and fearless. And each episode gives George a chance to shine a light on new music, timeless wisdom and some of today’s rising stars.

George M. Johnson knows how to counterpunch the culture wars. ALL BOYS AREN&rsquo;T BLUE, their memoir of growing up Black and Queer in America, is currently the second-most banned book in America. And that distinction has pushed George to the frontlines of the fight for freedom of expression. &ldquo;Fighting Words&rdquo; is George&rsquo;s chance to bring listeners into the ring with some of today&rsquo;s most talented, outspoken and courageous creative people, people ready, willing and able to use their words to fight back against intolerance, fear, censorship and marginalization. Each week George talks to someone about their work making culture that takes on the topics some people seem afraid to talk about. It&rsquo;s a conversation that goes deep but stays light &ndash; fleet, fast and fearless. And each episode gives George a chance to shine a light on new music, timeless wisdom and some of today&rsquo;s rising stars.

Fighting Words with George M. Johnson

“A Healthy Diet of Black Cinema” (w/ Stephen Winter) 

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