Episode 27 - Ashley O’Shay - “Basquiat”
Black Filmmakers, Cinematographers, Black Directors, Black Producers, women filmmakers, Chicago Based Filmmakers Toni Bell Black Filmmakers, Cinematographers, Black Directors, Black Producers, women filmmakers, Chicago Based Filmmakers Toni Bell

Episode 27 - Ashley O’Shay - “Basquiat”

Photo Credit: Jameel Bridgewater

[Image Description: Ashley is pictured from the chest up. She stands against a black background, wears a black sleeveless top, gold hoop earrings, and makeup. Her black curly hair is shoulder length.]

In this episode, I speak with DP and director, Ashley O’Shay. We chat about the uniqueness of Chicago filmmakers, How she discovered her love for cinematography, her work on national brands, her work on Surviving R. Kelly, and her feature debut, Unapologetic, which centers queer Black women in the Black Lives Matter movement. Because we’ve got to show love for Chi-town and It’s so important for Black folks to both stand in our righteous rage and joy this week’s song is Jamila Woods’ “Basquiat” featuring Saba.

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