A new wave of films and television programming spearheaded by people of color is storming the box office and dominating awards season.

Through guided looks at their similar upbringings and entries into the entertainment industry, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan highlight the shift in the industry, with everyone from Issa Rae to Donald Glover changing the face of popular culture via their work in front of and behind the camera. It might seem like a moment, but Coogler points out that it’s more scientific than that; their hard work is what got them to where they are today.

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