Though it’s been 8-months and several hundred COVID-19 variants since the ending of HBO’s iconic Issa Rae series Insecure, it still feels like just yesterday that the intertwining lives of four hilarious and complex Black women debuted on our screens. Insecure was not only groundbreaking at the time of its premiere in 2016, but it will also stand the test of time as a cultural reset for narratives about Black women living their well-rounded lives on screen. Insecure helmed by seasoned industry producer and first-time showrunner, Prentice Penny, unabashedly followed the casual sex lives, messy drama, and existential crises that come with living in such a visceral way. The Black Cape talks to Prentice about his time at Insecure, Emmys season, and what inspires him as a filmmaker.
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