Hillman Grad
Founded in 2018 by Emmy® Award-winning writer, producer, and actor, Lena Waithe, Hillman Grad is a production company amplifying the stories of diverse and historically marginalized communities across film and television.
Recent Hillman Grad projects include The Chi, Showtime’s longest-running Black drama series; the Emmy-nominated documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore; and two Sundance 2023 award-winning features: A Thousand and One (Grand Jury Prize, U.S. Dramatic Competition) and Kokomo City (NEXT Audience Award, NEXT Innovator Award). In 2024, Waithe expanded Hillman Grad’s storytelling platform with the launch of Legacy Talk, an award-winning podcast series that offers a curated and deeply personal look into the careers of iconic Black voices across the entertainment industry. The podcast is now in its second season.
Phylicia Rashad: The Grace and Purpose Behind a Legendary Career | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Bill Duke: The Actor, Director, and Producer Who Shaped Cinema | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Kym Whitley: A Comedic Pillar of Television & Film | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Lela Rochon: A Timeless Hollywood Career | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Cree Summer: The Voice of a Generation | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Loretta Devine: A Journey of Grace and Greatness | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Vivica A. Fox: A Lifetime of Iconic Work and Influence | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Robert Townsend: The Visionary Director Who Shaped a Generation | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Ava DuVernay: Crafting Stories That Change the World | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
How Yvette Lee Bowser Changed TV Forever | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Taraji P. Henson: Breaking Barriers & Building Legacy | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Тиша Кэмпбелл: Устойчивость, переосмысление и репрезентация | Legacy Talk с Леной Уэйт
Debbie Allen: Redefining Culture Through Storytelling | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
How Debbie Allen Connected the Cast of A Different World on Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Jenifer Lewis: The Mother of Black Hollywood Drops Legendary Wisdom | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Jenifer Lewis Is Memorable | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Джада Пинкетт Смит: переосмысление Голливуда и вдохновение поколений | Разговор о наследии с Лено...
Джада Пинкетт Смит о работе с Майклом Манном | Legacy Talk с Леной Уэйт
Mara Brock Akil: Creating TV’s Most Iconic Shows | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Mara Brock Akil on the Vision for Girlfriends | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Gina Prince-Bythewood: Redefining Representation and Authenticity | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Gina Prince-Bythewood on Love & Basketball | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Sheryl Lee Ralph: From Iconic Roles to Lifelong Advocacy | Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe
Шерил Ли Ральф размышляет о своей победе на «Эмми» и различных актерских ролях | Legacy Talk с Ле...