Robert Townsendâs motivation behind creating the first Black superhero with Meteor Man
Robert Townsendâs love of music is the backbone for The Five Heartbeats
Ava details how winning Best Director at Sundance for âMiddle of Nowhereâ changed her career
Ava detailing her creative approach in making Selma
Maxine Shaw is Yvette Lee Bowserâs Sasha Fierce
Yvette Lee Bowser: the genius creator behind Living Single
Taraji P. Henson reflects on the impact of her career
Taraji P. Henson on her experience being directed by John Singleton
Tisha dishes the scoop on her HILARIOUS role in Boomerang
The backstory behind Tisha Campbell joining the Martin show
How Debbie Allen Approaches Workload and New Projects
Jenifer Lewis Recalls the Telephone Call for Dreamgirls on Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Jenifer Lewis on The Preacher's Wife & Working With Whitney Houston on Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe's Gratitude for Jada Pinkett Smith on Legacy Talk
Jada Pinkett Smith on the Complexities of Black Women with Lena Waithe on Legacy Talk
How Mara Brock Akil Crafts the Perfect Jokes to Land in TV Scripts! | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Mara Brock Akil on Juxtapositions in Film & Television | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Gina Prince-Bythewood on Seeing Representation On-Screen
Lena Waithe and Gina Prince-Bythewood's Relationship, Work Ethic & Mentorship
Sheryl Lee Ralph discusses her multi-generational roles in Dreamgirls, Moesha, Sister Act 2 and more
Introducing Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe (Official Trailer)
Founded in 2018 by EmmyÂŽ Award-winning writer, producer, and actor, Lena Waithe, Hillman Grad is a production company amplifying the stories of diverse and historically marginalized communities across film and television.
Recent Hillman Grad projects include The Chi, Showtimeâs longest-running Black drama series; the Emmy-nominated documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore; and two Sundance 2023 award-winning features: A Thousand and One (Grand Jury Prize, U.S. Dramatic Competition) and Kokomo City (NEXT Audience Award, NEXT Innovator Award). In 2024, Waithe expanded Hillman Gradâs storytelling platform with the launch of Legacy Talk, an award-winning podcast series that offers a curated and deeply personal look into the careers of iconic Black voices across the entertainment industry. The podcast is now in its second season.