Black cinema seems to be experiencing some of a renaissance in recent years.
This year's highest grossing popular film was Scary Movie which was written and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. We hope to explore this and other issues with this forum. There is a problem with under representation in film and television to the point of being very serious. Hooks said he hopes the forum will address those and other serious issues facing African Americans, and other minorities, as they try to navigate the intricacies of Hollywood. Three films will be screened during the day prior to the panel discussion.