How Let It Shine Is Still Culturally Relevant A Decade Later | Melanated Wise Girl

₊˚⊹ ʚɞ In honor of 14 years of the Disney Channel Original Movie, Let It Shine, we are deep diving into its origins, modern themes, and impact among a whole generation of Black teens and tweens (especially me). #letitshine #cocojones #dcom #2010s ₊˚⊹ ʚɞ Chapters 0:00 cold open 1:31 Intro 2:33 2012 4:49 behind the scenes 6:14 the play inspo 7:44 the cast 13:30 the movie 26:22 the church 33:40 promo 37:11 the soundtrack 40:10 reception 42:00 closing thoughts ₊˚⊹ ʚɞ Links Where I Get My Music (Epidemic Sound): https://share.epidemicsound.com/ifkvix ₊˚⊹ ʚɞ follow Tatyana X/Twitter: https://x.com/melanwisegirl TikTok:   / melanatedwisegirl   Instagram:   / melanatedwisegirl   ₊˚⊹ ʚɞ filming setup main camera: canon r50 w/kit lens* vlog camera: dji osmo pocket 3 editing software: Premiere Pro ₊˚⊹ ʚɞ email (for serious inquiries only): [email protected] ₊˚⊹ ʚɞ about Tatyana aka ur melanated wise girl a Gen-Z black girl's rants on TV, pop culture and everything in between. In her mid-20s and with a random and extensive knowledge of 2010s pop culture, Tatyana is your new internet best friend. Expect pop culture essays and vlogs, and experience the joys and downs of an indie filmmaker trying her best.