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A new era? What the 2026 Oscars mean for Black cinema, representation, and Hollywood’s future artwork

A new era? What the 2026 Oscars mean for Black cinema, representation, and Hollywood’s future

Rooted
S2 E2523:54
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Callie Crossley guest hosts Rooted in leading a panel that breaks down the biggest surprises of the 2026 Oscars, from Michael B. Jordan’s groundbreaking win and Ruth E. Carter’s historic nomination milestone to the heated debates around Teyana Taylor’s role, Paul Thomas Anderson’s sweep, and whether the new casting category can push Hollywood toward real representation—all while questioning what the Oscars' move to YouTube means for the future of film Rooted is brought to you by our sponsor, Britebound—helping middle and high school students to explore their passions, try out career paths, and make confident decisions about their future. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/britebound Subscribe to the Rooted YouTube channel:    •GBH News Rooted Follow Rooted on Instagram:    / rootedgbh  Listen to Rooted on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hVZTdc... Follow Rooted on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rootedgbh Follow Rooted on TikTok:  / rootedgbh  Subscribe to the Rooted newsletter at https://www.wgbh.org/tv-shows/gbh-new... Visit our website: https://www.wgbh.org/news

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