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Micheaux Mission

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Vincent Williams and Len Webb have started an amazing journey to watch and review every African-American film released in theaters. Their passion project, the Micheaux Mission, honors Oscar Micheaux, a trailblazing Black filmmaker. Their enthusiasm...

Location:

United States

Description:

Vincent Williams and Len Webb have started an amazing journey to watch and review every African-American film released in theaters. Their passion project, the Micheaux Mission, honors Oscar Micheaux, a trailblazing Black filmmaker. Their enthusiasm and dedication are truly inspiring as they seek the perfect wine to pair with Pam Grier’s Coffy, find five movies since 1985 that don't feature Samuel L. Jackson, and connect with other film fans who share Len’s view on The Last Dragon. Their commitment to celebrating and examining African-American cinema is both commendable and uplifting. Welcome to the Mission!

Language:

English

Contact:

267-901-0222


Episodes
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RECONCILING AFRIKA, RUFUS CHAKA VS MIRROR UHURA, REAL MEN WEAR LEATHER, WHO BE KIM?

4/15/2026
On a special mini-episode, The Men of Micheaux reflect on the passing of Afrika Bambaataa and attempt to reconcile with his and hip-hop's sordid history. A listener ignites a midrift battle between Chaka Khan and Nichelle Nichols. Vincent weaves a "unique" Six Degrees from D'urville Martin to Daniel Dae Kim (Lost). PLUS -- DO REAL MEN WEAR LEATHER PANTS? We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:35:22

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483 - Deep Blue Sea (1999)

4/8/2026
The Men of Micheaux return to discuss the cancellation of Star Trek Starfleet Academy after one season and the fate of the Star Trek franchise going forward. Then they cast a remake of 1975's Mahogany as they search for actor with the "iconic" shine of Diana Ross. After long overdue tahnks to the patrons of Patreon, Vincent goes Six Degrees to the stars of The Deep and The Abyss. Finally, the Men land at their review of the dumb-fun B movie of 1999, Deep Blue Sea, which features two classic scenes of (Black) cinema history. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:33:08

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Trepass (1992)

3/25/2026
The Men of Micheaux discuss Jon Hamm's villain turn in Hulu's Fargo and which R&B remake gets the Vincent OKAY that 90s faves Jodeci (Lately) and Intro (Ribbon In The Sky) will never get. Then -- 10 minutes on Stoney Jackson happens for reasons and TREPASS is a really, really fun movie worth rediscovering. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:30:11

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The Glass Shield (1994)

3/18/2026
Vincent is 'disappointed' in the Missionaries and their love of "random 90s music by 80s greats" while he pulls out his wallet. The Men of Micheaux question if Oscar-winner Michael B. Jordan is the next Denzel Washington. We go Six Degrees to the unflappable Oliver Platt and Lois Lane (?). Finally, we review writer-director Charles Burnett's THE GLASS SHIELD, which pulls off one of the biggest fakeouts in movie advertising history and reveals the Tommy Hicks multiverse of films. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:43:07

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Funny Valentines (1999)

3/11/2026
On the way to reviewing 1999's Funny Valentines, which features a rare lead performance by Alfre Woodard and scene-stealing brilliance by Loretta Devine, Len 'sings' the remakes of My Funny Valentine and Vincent promises ONE DOLLAR to everyone in the world. And legendary actor E.G. Marshall proves to be a bizarro mystery to Vincent, but the Men of Micheaux make it Six Degrees to D'urville nonetheless. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:33:15

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The Annihilation Of Fish (1999)

3/5/2026
The Men of Micheaux debate the possibilities of Do The Right Thing becoming episode 500 of the Mission and the dire implications of Paramount - Warner Bros deal. Vincent meets his match in the Redgrave Sisters but both of the Men are charmed by Lynn (anyway) in director Charles Burnett’s unusual 1999 gem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:27:03

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Alien (1979)

2/26/2026
Vincent and Len revisit their Patreon-exclusive chat on 70s international sensation Pink Lady, take in the unearthly images of actors Clint Howard and Lady Gaga, and examine the "blackness" of 1979's ALIEN (just so they can talk about ALIEN). We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: ••If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:38:35

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Boss Nigger (1975)

2/19/2026
Vincent and Len remember acting legend Robert Duvall and civil rights titan Jesse Jackson before tallying up the Wild Wild West Cowgirls versus The Star Treklettes of 60s TV. Were Queen Latifah and Mos Def distracting in Brown Sugar? What would Imitation Of Life look like today? Which Man of Micheaux will go Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon first? Is the blaxploitation western Boss Nigger really that good? We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: ••If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:53:19

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District 9 (2009)

2/11/2026
The Men of Micheaux share their feelings about a very special episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy dedicated to Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Plus, Len reveals a unique history with cat food and Vincent shows how he spent his money in college. Len gets in on the Six Degrees to a couple of famous Vincents and Lens. And -- is Neil Blomkamp's District 9 a Black film? Or is it just colored with Black themes? Court is in session. Check out VIRTUOUS CON on Feb 21-22 Come out for The Be Reel Micheaux Screening Series @ Bryn Mawr Film Institute for JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T. with special guest Leslie Harris We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: ••If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:29:35

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The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972)

2/5/2026
NOTE: The audio for this episode was compiled from a single source and enhanced for your entertainment. The Men of Micheaux say goodbye to Demond Wilson of Sanford & Son fame (and, perhaps, a budding project of theirs), revealing that one of them might be a hater. A listener hits their comic book loving sweet spot by asking about an old Dr. J advertisement, and Len reveals the secret origin of his pretzel addiction. Then Six Degrees takes a strange turn around Miguel Nunez, and the Men unexpectedly agree on the virtues of the legendary Fred Williamson, aka that man Charley! We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: ••If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:36:44

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The Players Club (1998)

1/29/2026
Is Ayo Edibiri (The Bear) the second coming of Whoopi Goldberg? Is Avery "Stayin' Alive" Brooks the cheat code for great Star Trek? Are there too many playas inside The Playuers Club? Does Lisa Raye have anything besides 'presence'? The Men of Micheaux have questions and answers. JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T. with special guest Leslie Harris at Bryn Mawr Film Institute - tickets on sale now www.brynmawrfilm.org/ We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: ••If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:34:32

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Imitation Of Life (1959)

1/22/2026
The Men of Micheaux reminisce about their shared love of foundational anime staples of the 1970s, such as Star Blazers and Battle of the Planets. Then, after doing Six Degrees of D'Urvile to the legendary Lana Turner and the underused Juanita Moore, Vincent becomes perplexed by Len's out-of-the-blue DVD-versus-SDJ comparison. Finally, the Men review the 1959 remake of a classic tale that exceeds its reach aesthetically if not culturally. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:37:47

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Pinky (1949)

1/15/2026
Vincent and Len discuss the late T.K. Carter, finding previously unseen racism in their favorite movies, asshole comedians (or comedians’ assholes?), Bill Murray, Chris Rock, The Breakfast Club, and the un-passing hiding inside of 1949’s Pinky besides the film’s three Academy Award-nominated performances. JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T. screening with special guest, writer-director Leslie Harris We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:41:12

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Zola (2020)

1/8/2026
The Men of Micheaux debut their new home at Anga Studios, planting their flag (and feet) on new territory. Listeners, aka Missionaries, have the Men analyzing the careers of Gabrielle Union and Robin Williams (one is more meh than you think, and it ain't hers). Going Six Degrees of D'urville Martin to Z-actors Zach Galifianakis and Zazie Beetz lands the show in the lap of Chevy Chase (OUCH!), but the Men end things delighted by the tantalizingly funny ZOLA, featuring another tour-de-force performance by Micheaux Mission favorite Taylour Paige. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:26:02

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The Micheaux Mission Holiday Missives Special 2025

12/24/2025
Vincent and Len respond to the end-of-year Missives from the Missionaries and share special scheduling updates for 2026. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: ••If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:48:59

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Across 110th Street (1972)

12/17/2025
We bid a sentimental farewell to singer Carl "Bad Mama Jama" Carlton and director/activist Rob Reiner (and his wife Michele). The Missionaries ask Vincent and Len which genre of music has benefited most from the Black experience, then add more names to the list of Top Five Black villains. Vincent takes a Six Degrees journey to Anthony Franciosa and Gloria Hendry. Finally, the Men of Micheaux get into the holiday spirit with a blood-soaked crime drama featuring a catchy theme. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:36:53

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Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975)

12/10/2025
A listener challenges the Men of Micheaux to list their Top Five Black Villains in film, then Len presents a holiday-themed Top Five to a specific missionary in the audience. After going Six Degrees to Ben Kingsley and Liam Neeson, the feature movie review discusses the captivatingly tragic debut of Laurence Fishburne (THE Third!) in this 70s cinematic gem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:34:42

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Corrina Corrina (1994) with Ariell Johnson

12/3/2025
The Men of Micheaux welcome friend-fan-professional geek Ariell Johnson of Len’s Secret Movie Podcast with Ariell to share their favorite comic book writers and artists, reveal the secret (?) Jermaine Jackson diss track, play a game of “who is Sienna Miller?”, and review a sentimental, charming film that features Whoopi Goldberg at her best and finest. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com Credits: ••If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:46:04

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Guy and Madeline Sit On A Park Bench (2009)

11/26/2025
The Men of Micheaux bid a fond farewell to reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025) and question his and others’ place in music history, which steers into the legacy of the Jacksons, and a requiem of sorts for Randy Jackson. Who should sing a song of Thanksgiving? Six Degrees of Two 2009 indie pictures lead directly into this black & white debut from LaLa Land’s Damien Chazelle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:29:12

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Rye Lane (2023)

11/19/2025
The Men of Micheaux share their thoughts on Netflix’s Being Eddie documentary and what it says (and doesn’t say) about Eddie Murphy. Vincent goes Six Degrees to two of his favorite British actors - Naomie Harris and Sophie Okonedo. And then they review a 2023 movie that may be the greatest rom-com of all time (when the subtitles are on). Podcast Shoutout: Truth Be Told: Time to Thrive Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts work! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:29:03