Filmmaker Leslie Harris became just the third African-American woman to have a film released nationally when she released “Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.” in February 1993.

Harris joined Kim Fields on this week’s episode of “Lens On Talent” to discuss determination and perseverance in the fickle film industry. Harris feels more women need to start working together within the film industry.

“I think we are new to the game,” Harris said. “For example, I did a piece for Showtime for Black History Month that was on Bessie Coleman, who was the first black woman aviator. There are so many stories like that that need to be told. I think that’s what we need to do is get behind the camera as producers and directors and start telling stories.”

This week’s featured film was “The Real T” by director Ohene Cornelius. The purpose of “The Real T” is to plant the idea in the minds of viewers that thinking positively can attract constructive outcomes. To raise the question “what if it were impossible to fail”? Could it be as simple as making the choice to be an optimist or as complex as continuing a calamity filled life.

TAGS: Kim Fields, Lens On Talent, Leslie Harris

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