LEAD HOST: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
GUEST: Josh Larsen
We know Jesus is a person of color, but Jesus is seen as white because it is Hollywood that holds the key to our imagination, and that imagination remains colonized. Justice cannot be confined to paper or a protest, it requires that we use our imagination to the fullest through dance, poetry, clay, paint—and film—and that’s where director Barry Jenkins is upending Hollywood with his Black canvas.
The FOUR explore the imagery and spirituality of Jenkins’ filmmaking with Josh Larsen, co-host of NPR’s Filmspotting, called the no. 1 podcast for the movie buff by The New York Times. Larsen is the author of Movies Are Prayers, and editor/producer for Think Christian, a website and podcast exploring faith and pop culture. You can follow Josh @larsenonfilm.
And a film lover’s bonus: The FOUR’s very own Otis Moss III produces beautiful, captivating and poignant “sermonic films” at Unashamed Media. And while you’re here, be sure to enjoy his unique “meditative story” at America’s Jam Session.
