Represent

The “Is That As Far As I Get?” Edition

Represent talks The Get Down and new coming-of-age dramedy Morris From America with comedy vet Craig Robinson.

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On this episode of Represent, Slate culture writer Aisha Harris explores coming-of-age stories from the perspective of people of color. She talks to comedy vet Craig Robinson about his new indie dramedy Morris From America and delves into the new Netflix show The Get Down with Tiffany Vazquez, Saturday daytime host for Turner Classic Movies.

Check out:

How Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Bruce Lee Inspired a Dazzling Dance Sequence in The Get Down, by Trevor Banks and Aisha Harris in Slate

Nate Parker on Campus Incident, Consent and Toxic Male Culture, by Britni Danielle in Ebony

And the coming-of-age movies on Aisha’s must-watch list:

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Twitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyle

Production by Veralyn Williams.