Spotlight Conversation: Charles Burnett

With Charles Burnett and David Hartt

In this special spotlight conversation, legendary filmmaker Charles Burnett sits down with artist David Hartt for an in-depth exploration of Burnett’s groundbreaking body of work. From Killer of Sheep to To Sleep With Anger, Burnett has shaped a cinematic language rooted in the emotional and political realities of Black life. Together, they’ll reflect on the power of everyday storytelling, the challenges of independent filmmaking and the enduring legacy of Charles Burnett’s quietly radical vision. This conversation offers a rare opportunity to engage with one of the most influential voices in American film.