The Black Run It Back Podcast

Our apologies, we've had to re-publish this episode due to a technical issue.Choices. Consequences. Unresolved grief. Misdirected trauma.In Part 2, we go deeper into the moments, the looks, the silence. The tension that never really left - but simply shifted.Because let’s be honest… it wasn’t really about the arguments.It was about what Justice and Lucky weren’t saying. How two people who wanted to be vulnerable and expose their hearts, but didn't know how to.This movie still sparks conversation about how Black men and women love each other — how we show up, how we shut down, and how we try to figure it out in real time, even today.From the quiet moments to the loud ones, we’re unpacking what happens when vulnerability meets survival. The pride. The softness. The miscommunication sitting right in the middle of it all.Because sometimes it’s not about who was right…It’s about who was willing to grow.And maybe that’s the real conversation.⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IGTikTok: @thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend.

Justice. Lucky. Iesha. Chicago. Braids. Poetry. Pride. This 90’s classic gave us box braids, Janet & Tupac on the big screen, and extremely layered and complex depictions of Black love on screen. Janet and Pac didn’t just play characters — they played two people carrying grief, ego, and the fear of being misunderstood.And let’s be honest… some of those arguments felt familiar. REAL FAMILIAR.Was Justice cold… or just protecting a broken heart?Was Lucky patient… or pushing too hard?And why does this movie still spark conversation about how Black men and women love each other?Join us as we run back the scenes, the chemistry, and the cultural impact of a film that still hits decades later. From the quiet moments to the loud ones, we’re unpacking what happens when vulnerability meets survival.Because maybe it was never about being hard…Maybe it was about being ready.https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpodFollow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IGTikTok: @thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend.

Shug Avery was really out here with a husband, a girlfriend, and an old lover.Miss Sofia lost so many years with her children, she barely knew them.Mister really believed he would be Shug’s choice.Celie had no idea if she’d ever see Nettie—or her children—again.Join us for Part 2 of The Color Purple as we continue unpacking one of the most powerful stories of trauma, survival, healing, and triumph.https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IGTikTok: @thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

Nettie. Celie. Sofia. Mister. Shug. Alice Walker's words. Steven Spielberg's interpretation. This story has never been easy. And even 40 years later, it still isn’t. The layers of misogyny, Black masculinity, generational trauma, broken family systems, and abuse don’t soften with time—the conversation stays heavy.But The Color Purple is an American classic. An Oscar-nominated film that gave us unforgettable scenes and dialogue—moments that find humor in pain and offer comfort in the middle of anger.From the pages of the book to the screen (twice) and the Broadway stage, this story has lived, evolved, and endured.Join us as we run it back and unpack the 1985 film that still reminds us that mainstream awards aren't for us because THIS film deserved an Oscar or ten. The Color Purple. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

Ryan Coogler. Michael B. Jordan. Sinners. Hamnet. One Battle After Another. The wins that made us cry. The losses that made us cuss.The desire to want a seat at the table that wasn't built for us...Join us as we recap the 98th Academy Awards. We're talking winners and disappointments and why it's so hard for the Black community to still accept the outcome that we predicted would happen anyway...https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

The celebration didn’t last. The dancing came to an end. Evil heard a call, and it answered. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners continues to unfold as a story about culture, sacrifice, and the price of protecting what we create, who we are.What started as music and community quickly becomes a fight for survival — forcing every character to confront loyalty, belief, and the meaning of legacy.In Part 2, we dive deeper into the symbolism behind the twins, the significance of the blues, and the powerful message hidden in the film’s final moments.Because sometimes the story isn’t about who the sinners are.Sometimes it’s about what the world forces people to become.Join us as we run it back and unpack the second half of Sinners.https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

Smoke. Stack. Sammie. Annie. Mary. Delta Slim. The blues. The juke joint. Vampires. The South.Ryan Coogler’s Sinners isn’t a horror film — it’s a story about Black music, Black sacred spaces, and what happens when joy, culture, and community collide with something darker.This isn't a horror film. It's a film about duality: the duality of twins, beliefs, misguided allies, trust, and love. One of the most beautiful cinematic pieces of art of our time. And what could be argued as the cast and crew's finest work to date, it's easy to see why this film is still being talked about, almost 1 year later, with as much excitement and mystery as it was during its initial release.Join us as we run it back and unpack the world Coogler built and the deeper meaning behind the first half of the Sinners.https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

Radio Raheem. The block. The breaking point.Love. Hate. Power. Responsibility.We’re still running it back on Do the Right Thing — because one episode just wasn’t enough.Now we’re getting into the moments that sparked the biggest debates: the tension on the block, the choices that changed everything, and the scene that people are still arguing about decades later.Let’s get into it.https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

Mookie. Sal. Radio Raheem. Buggin’ Out.Bed-Stuy. The heat. The tension. One long summer day that changed everything.The classic Do the Right Thing isn’t just a movie — it’s a conversation that still hits just as hard today as it did in 1989. Let's just call Spike Lee a prophet! He probably had no idea that this film, which gave us characters and moments that have lived for the culture then would still be relevant decades later— from Radio Raheem’s booming presence in the neighborhood to the racial tensions simmering just beneath the surface.Join us as we run it back and break down the characters, the key scenes, and the cultural impact of a film that still has people debating one question: what really was the right thing?https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

We're back to continue the conversation on all things Sid and Dre.What happens when the thing you love doesn't align with the person you choose to love? What happens when the person you choose to love doesn't support the one thing that you've loved the majority of your life?Join us as we discuss everything from the music, the players, the plot and the impact that this movie had on the culture. Before you continue...have you listened to Brown Sugar Part 1?https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

Sid. Dre. Lyrics. Beats. Old Love. New Love. Best Friends. The love of Hip Hop.This early 2000's classic is still giving us EVERYTHING that we need. One of our favorite on-screen couples, Sanaa and Taye, reminding us of what happens when love and loyalty get messy, complicated and a little too real. Let's be honest, we've all had our own version of Brown Sugar...Join us as we discuss everything from the music, the players, the plot and the impact that this movie had on the culture. We had so much to say, we made this a 2-part episode!https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

WE ARE BACK! We're kicking off another season of the Black Run It Back podcast! Another season where we're digging into movies and TV but through a Black perspective! If you thought season 1 was good....BABY JUST WAIT!We're so glad that you're back with us, and don't forget to subscribe and tell a friend!

We know, it took a while to officially wrap season 1 (life be life'in right?!) but we're here with the season 1 recap. Can you believe we've watched 343 movies and 3053 hours of the Best Man franchise (lol)?!We share our favs, our disappointments, and our biggest shocks. We also give you a peek into what we're planning for season 2!It's been fun and we've covered a lot, but know that we're just getting started.Follow us on social and let us know what you think of The Black Run It Back podcast and your favorite episodes.https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

Hate. Love. Separation. Reconciliation. Hard choices. Choosing love. Choosing self. Brotherhood. Sisterhood. Perfect timing. Unrequited love. Moving on. The Finale. Welp! We've come to the end of the road!Welcome to Part 2 of The Best Man: Final Chapters (Ep 8) "Pieces of Us". In Part 1 of the podcast episode, things were starting to get heated, and now we rejoin the gang as things are messier than ever, a new normal is emerging for everyone, and, we find out if love is enough to keep this group of friends together. Join us as we wrap up The Best Man universe, walking through every episode of The Best Man: Final Chapters Series. New characters. New storylines. The much-anticipated conclusion to the group of friends we all love and side-eye. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

Divorce. Unconditional love. Respecting identities. Chasing dreams. Chasing Ghana. Dropping bombs. Releasing control. Accepting reality. Losing everything.The series finale was so packed that we had to break this episode into 2 parts! The Best Man: Final Chapters (Ep 8) "Pieces of Us", the conclusion of this emotional rollercoaster, pulls out ALL of the emotions. From anger to shock to joy to confusion and everything in between, you may cry and cuss all in the same scene!Loyalties are tested, and relationships are put to the test. Prepare to pick a side! Join us as we continue through The Best Man universe, walking through every episode of The Best Man: Final Chapters Series. New characters. New storylines. The much-anticipated conclusion to the group of friends we all love and side-eye. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

No second chances. Surprise pregnancies. Crossing boundaries (AGAIN). Trusting your partner. Taking accountability. Ghana. Sequels. Late-night walks. Remembering and reliving. The Best Man: Final Chapters (Ep 7) "Things Fall Apart" asks, What do you do when you and your partner just aren't connecting? What do you do when your heart is telling you one thing but your wedding vows promise something different? What do you do when intimacy and communication have taken a backseat in your relationship? We are one episode away from the conclusion of this series and just when you think it can't get any worse... here comes HARPER, JORDAN AND ROBYN! Join us as we continue through The Best Man universe, walking through every episode of The Best Man: Final Chapters Series. New characters. New storylines. The much-anticipated conclusion to the group of friends we all love and side-eye. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses a scene that includes the act of sexual harassment/sexual assault. Therapy. Secrets. Priorities. Red carpet premiere. Resentment. Acceptance. Self-care. Denial. The Best Man: Final Chapters (Ep 6) "American Marriage". Harper's back and Murch is still mad! The crew is dealing with everything from their never-ending ugly truths to health scares and questioning the (un)breakable bond of brotherhood. Join us as we continue through The Best Man universe, walking through every episode of The Best Man: Final Chapters Series. New characters. New storylines. The much-anticipated conclusion to the group of friends we all love and side-eye. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG Don’t forget to tell a friend!

NYE. Hot flashes. Trusting old lovers. Disappointment. Unrealistic expectations. Acceptance and rejection. The courage to be yourself. Shattered dreams. Heaters and long gazes. WHEW! The Best Man: Final Chapters (Ep 5) "The Party". Episode 4 opened the tea bag and episode 5 is spilling the tea. It's all starting to come out but don't get too excited because there's still so much to be revealed, especially between Harper and Robyn, who LOVES spending money BTW! Join us as we continue through The Best Man universe, walking through every episode of The Best Man: Final Chapters Series. New characters. New storylines. The much-anticipated conclusion to the group of friends we all love and side-eye. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Anxiety. Identity. Entitled Karen. Aging Parents. Misplaced feelings. The Best Man: Final Chapters (Ep 4) The Invisible Man. This episode was full of crossroads that will lead us until the final 4 episodes of the series. Everyone is at the point of making decisions and things can go several ways. Join us as we continue through The Best Man universe, walking through every episode of The Best Man: Final Chapters Series. New characters. New storylines. The much-anticipated conclusion to the group of friends we all love and side-eye. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Climbing the corporate ladder. Selling out. Lack of communication. Protests and arrests. Searching for passion. Evolving. The cost of success. The Best Man: Final Chapters (Ep 3) Brown Girl Dreaming. What is the highest cost you're willing to pay for success? What are you willing to sacrifice for a secure future? Join us as we continue through The Best Man universe, walking through every episode of The Best Man: Final Chapters Series. New characters. New storylines. The much-anticipated conclusion to the group of friends we all love and side-eye. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

SHELBY! Lap dances. Ayahuasca hallucinations. Robyn revelations. Lance moving on. Xiomara playing the long game. Quentin confession. The Best Man: Final Chapters (Ep 2) The Wedding. What do you do when plans and your heart aren't on the same page? Join us as we continue through The Best Man universe, walking through every episode of The Best Man: Final Chapters Series. New characters. New storylines. The much-anticipated conclusion to the group of friends we all love and side-eye. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Quentin. Xiomara. Burning sage. Murch the hater. Unhealthy boundaries. Lance. Misplaced grief. Harper did it right this time. Jordan's white dress. Malcom D. Lee. BLACK PEOPLE AGING BEAUTIFULLY. Two movies and a series. When the world, Black people, needed something good and something sweet. In 2022, Malcom D. Lee, Dayna Lynn North, and Peacock brought us The Best Man: Final Chapters. Join us as we continue through The Best Man universe, walking through every episode of The Best Man: Final Chapters Series. New characters. New storylines. The much-anticipated conclusion to the group of friends we all love and side-eye. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

More secrets. Relationships. Hard conversations. Crossed boundaries. Love lost. Death. Reconciliation. Join us for Part 2 of The Best Man Holiday! If you love listening to the content as much as we love creating it, please leave us a review! Like. Share. Subscribe. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Jordan's got a man! Robyn is doing too much...or is she? Shelby is OUT OF CONTROL! Candace and her "sex-ish tape". Murch don't know WHAT to do! Lance is still mad. Mia's final wishes. Harper is still Harper. Quintin is probably the most sane. WHEW! As we continue our conversation of The Best Man universe, we jump into The Best Man Holiday! And as usual we have ALOT to say. Tune in for Part 1 and don't forget to tell a friend! Like. Share. Subscribe. https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Join us for PART 2 of The Best Man, as we keep going back to where it all started with Malcolm D. Lee, Harper and the crew that brought us one of the best Black movie franchises of our generation. Join us as we revisit the entire The Best Man catalog, starting at the beginning, The Best Man (1999). https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Disloyalty. Friendship. Brotherhood. Betrayal. Love lost. Love unfulfilled. Accountability. Narcissists. Secrets. A skipping Stevie Wonder cd. We're going back to where it all started with Malcolm D. Lee, Harper and the crew that brought us one of the best Black movie franchises of our generation. Join us as we revisit the entire The Best Man catalog, starting at the beginning, The Best Man (1999). This is a 2-part episode. Part 2 will be posted next week! https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Join us as we kick off the 2nd half of the season!! We're catching up and sharing with you what's coming up for the podcast!

The 80’s. Queer. Rock and Roll. R& B. Legends. Trauma. Death to ego. Rebirth of self. Lake Minnetonka. Jerome. Morris. Apollonia. The Kid.  40 years later, Purple ☔️ Rain is still classic. A gift of musical art, a visual master piece from the musical genius, Prince. Though problematic, some may argue that Purple ☔️ Rain was the response to Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Motown as a whole. It was his entrance into mainstream media, bringing along sex, misogyny, sexism, abuse and family trauma that placed Minneapolis in a position to hold its own musically.  With our special guest, movie and culture expert Dr. Michelle Taylor, join us as we wrap up Black Music Month and revisit Patrick’s FAVORITE movie of all time, Purple ☔️ Rain.  https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok:@thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend

Survival. Musical Genius. Trauma. Side Chicks. Drugs. Racism. Belonging. The Music Industry. Guilt. Vision vs. Sight. Georgia On My Mind. The Legend. Ray. Continuing to honor Black Music Month, we revisit one of the best music biopics of our time! A film that earned Jamie Foxx accolades and awards for telling the story of grit and grace-transforming into none other than Ray Charles.  Join us as we discuss everything from the effects of holding guilt and trauma, to finding his place in the world, to dealing with the cold, harsh realities of the music business and the sacrifice of success.  https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on IG:@thebrbpod_IGand Tik Tok:@thebrbpodDon’t forget to tell a friend!

Duck. JT. Eddie Kane (King). Dresser. Choirboy. Big Red. Jimmie. Eleanor. Baby Doll. Brotherhood. Loyalty. Race. Class. Black Arts. The Dells. The Temptations. Positive Black men in film. A classic for the culture. The Five Heartbeats. In 1991 when Robert Townsend set out to create a film that was an ode to the Black music groups of the 1960's, he had no idea that he was creating a film that would be ingrained in American cinema and adored by all cultures for decades. The Five Heartbeats is a film that brings together generations. From the repeated one-liners "My office hours are from 9 to 5" to the scenes that we always reenact... this was the perfect way to kick of Black Music Month! https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Nasty Nate. Stevie. Bad wigs and sunglasses. Friendship. Survival. Poor working class. Keith. Love and possibilities. Gender. Race. T.T. Stony. Frankie. Cleo. What do you do when the odds are stacked against you and you feel the only way out is to take what belongs to someone else? What do you do when friendship, sisterhood and loyalty stand in the way of what may be the greatest love you've ever known? A movie that gave Black women a different narrative of controlling their destiny and giving themselves a better tomorrow...even if it meant robbing a bank. That is SET IT OFF! https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Community. Liberation. Oppression. Capitalism. What we'd do for our parents. Man vs. Ape. Bioethics. CAESAR. This week we revist a film that parallels many of today's issues from caring for sick parents, race, caste system, the place of animals in the world of humans-The Rise of the Planet of the Apes (the 2011 series reboot). Join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Mama Joe. Sunday dinners. Sisters. Grandma's favorite. Old flames. Boundaries crossed. Fried Chicken and Black Eyed Peas. Understanding Death. A soundtrack worth repeating. Uncle Pete. Secret money. Food for the Soul. Everyone has a little family drama but nothing compares to when the matriarch, the glue of the family suddenly falls ill and everyone is left to figure things out for themselves, including an ex-felon, feuding sisters, a few misunderstandings, a torn marriage and infidelity (with a triflin' cousin), all narrated by a pre-teenage boy. Whew! That is SOUL FOOD! Join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Gay rights. AIDS epidemic. Human rights. Panic. Fear. Lawyers. Young Denzel & Tom. Compassion. And a few mispronounced words (y'all be patient with us) 🫣! Join us as we visit the film that forced people to comfort the lies and truth of privacy, sexuality, and AIDS in the workplace. Philadelphia. Join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Young love. Gender roles. Parental expectations. Basketball. Monica. Quincy. The love of the game. Double or nothing. This movie hits a little differently 24 years later, especially as women's basketball continues to reach new heights. A woman wanting to play professional basketball is common but are the obstacles and challenges still the same? Join us as we run it back to Gina Prince-BytheWood's directorial debut with Love & Basketball! Join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Andy. Red. Brooks. Community. Brotherhood. Corruption. Redemption. Survival. Hope Today we run it back on what some believe to be one of the greatest stories of our time. A Stephen King novella. A movie that humanizes an institutionalized system. A movie that hardly anyone believed in…which was later nominated for seven Academy Awards. That is Shawshank Redemption. Join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, Taraji, Octavia, Janelle, NASA, Segregation and BLACK WOMEN FIXING EVERYTHING...AGAIN! Join us as we rewatch Hidden Figures, the story of three incredible Black women who shifted the history of space- by simply being their brilliant, authentic selves. Join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Brooklyn. 1973. Troy. The Carmichaels. The Stoop. Chasing Dreams. QUEENIE. Spike Lee. You already know that we're talking about CROOKLYN! Come with us as we take it back to Spike Lee's childhood through this nostalgic film. P.S. Yall know Troy put Queenie in that couch right?! Join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Cheating partners. Setting cars on fire. Being there for your girlfriends. Hips. Pixie cuts. A soundtrack that still gives us life. Bernadine. Savannah. Gloria. Robin. This week we are running it back to Terry McMillian's iconic film, Waiting To Exhale. Join us as we discuss the representation of Black men on film to compromising standards to satisfy desires to ego vs. entitlement. It's another good episode and we want to hear your thoughts! Join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Class. Race. A mother's indestructible love. Passing as WHITE. Imagine having a child that hates the skin she was born in... The Imitation of Life (1959) snatched us out of the RomComs and threw us into a world of self-hatred, choices as a mother, your livelihood as a Black woman, and raising a child who is convinced that being White will always be easier for her, although life proves otherwise. Join us in this week's conversation as we unpack several themes that still plague our world today! Enjoying the pod or simply want to tell us what you think? Settle the debate by joining the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

A young Larenz and Nia. Chicago. A tight circle of friends. Spoken word. A DOPE soundtrack. Nina. Darius. Straight vibes. Join us as we run it back to Nina and Darius' messy situationship in Love Jones! The movie that made you feel good then but does it still make you feel good now? This week's episode got really heated as we discussed: the breakup-was it only Nina's fault? Did Hollywood break the bro' code? Should Darius have confessed his true feelings for Nina in the beginning? Whew! So much to unpack! We hope you enjoy the episode. Enjoying the pod or simply want to tell us what you think? Settle the debate by joining the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Eddie Murphy. Martin Lawrence. Bernie Mack. Anthony Anderson. Hoppin' Bob. White's Only Pies. The Upper Room. Parchman Farm. An All-Star cast. Join us this week as we run it back on a movie that kept us laughing, Life. In between laughs, we did deeper into the subtle yet dark side of this movie...you have to listen to find out what that is! Enjoying the pod? Be sure to let us know by joining the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Eastside High. The crack epidemic. Capitalism. Black Male Educators. Politics. Sams. Thee Morgan Freeman and Robert Guillaume. Join us as we run it back on of our favs, Lean On Me. We take an in-depth look at how this film brings attention to some of the systemic issues that plagued Black America. Not to mention the unforgettable scenes, cast and FAIIRR EASSTT SIDEEEE (you know you were singing it too). Be sure to join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don’t forget to tell a friend!

Black men in therapy. Talk into the mic. The birth of the Black woman's podcast. Thee Jennifer Lewis. Today we are running it back to romcom The Brothers! Join us as we revisit the brotherhood of Terry (Shemar Moore) Derrick (DL,. Hugley), Brian (Bill Bellamy) and Jackson (Morris Chestnut). Be sure to join the discussion on FB:  ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don't forget to tell a friend!

That movie was just that good that we had to give you two parts! Catch us as we continue the discussion around the 90's classic BOOMERANG! So did was Marcus break the bro code by going after Angela? Be sure to join the discussion on FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod⁠ Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBRBPod Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don't forget to tell a friend!

Let's run it back to the 90's classic BOOMERANG! Now that you've rewatched it with us, you have to ask yourself: Was Marcus the villain or was it Jacquelin? Be sure to join the discussion on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thebrbpod Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBRBPod Follow us on IG: @thebrbpod_IG and Tik Tok: @thebrbpod Don't forget to subscribe and to tell a friend!

Welcome to The Black Run It Back Podcast where we rewatch iconic movies and TV shows through a Black lens. After years apart, Bri & Patrick are back together for more laughs, more insight and more shenanigans!