Blacklisted Conversations

Creatives on Creatives

Author: The British Blacklist

Hosted by Akua Gyamfi, the Blacklisted Conversations podcast brings together culture, conversation, and connection. We speak to those shaping the worlds of screen, stage, literature, and sound sharing their journeys, creative processes, and the moments that have defined them. Blacklisted Conversations is a space for honest, reflective dialogue that goes beyond the work, offering listeners a deeper connection to the voices driving culture forward. Welcome to the Blacklisted Club!
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Shola Lynch: Directing Black Women's Hollywood Stories
Episode 189
Sunday, 30 March, 2025

In this episode of Blacklisted Conversations, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker and historian Shola Lynch, celebrated for her powerful documentaries centring Black voices and untold histories. With a legacy that includes Free Angela and All Political Prisoners and Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed, Lynch brings a distinct, truth-driven approach to storytelling.We dive into her latest work as director of the Leading Women in Hollywood segment of the Apple TV+ docuseries Number One on the Call Sheet. Lynch shares the care and craft behind building trust with initially hesitant icons like Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, and Gabrielle Union — ultimately capturing deeply personal reflections on navigating stardom as Black women in the industry.From the politics of representation to the pursuit of creative freedom, this conversation explores the resilience, legacy, and quiet power that fuel both her subjects and her own journey as a filmmaker.