EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 8 MIN
A month of Afrofuturism at Milwaukee Film
from Lake Effect Spotlight · host WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
There are many ways to observe and celebrate Black History Month, including a trip to the movie theater. Milwaukee Film curated a month-long lineup to recognize Black History Month. Ty Williams is the Black Lens Programmer for Milwaukee Film, and he handpicked a variety of films you can see on the big screen that reflect Black icons in fiction. They’re all a part of the series “Afrofuturism: Fates Beyond Fiction.” Williams joins Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to share more.
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There are many ways to observe and celebrate Black History Month, including a trip to the movie theater. Milwaukee Film curated a month-long lineup to recognize Black History Month. Ty Williams is the Black Lens Programmer for Milwaukee Film, and he handpicked a variety of films you can see on the big screen that reflect Black icons in fiction. They’re all a part of the series “Afrofuturism: Fates Beyond Fiction.” Williams joins Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to share more.
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