Ep. 1106 Shawn Edwards | Honoring the Legacy of Black Cinema

Ep. 1106 Shawn Edwards | Honoring the Legacy of Black Cinema

From Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg by Joel Goldberg

February 17, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 1106

About this episode

Shawn Edwards discusses his career and the importance of honoring Black cinema through the Black Movie Hall of Fame.

Today we’ve got real talk from the red carpet with a nationally acclaimed guest whose career took him from Kansas City to Hollywood…and back. His name is Shawn Edwards, the longest-serving Black film critic of all time and one of cinema’s most respected voices. For more than a quarter of a century he’s had a front-row seat to movie history in the making. And now, he’s bringing legacy to life with the Black Movie Hall of Fame, premiering soon in KC’s historic 18th & Vine District. It’s a celebration of cinematic trailblazers on and off the screen. And one part of a bigger mission to keep their impact in the spotlight, long after the camera stops rolling. Website: https://blackmoviehalloffame.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sedwardskc/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/sedwardskc?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sedwardskc/ Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/waKFph1rwug

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Host: Joel Goldberg

Guest: Shawn Edwards

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Organizations: Black Movie Hall of Fame

Places: Kansas City, Hollywood, KC’s historic 18th & Vine District

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