Walter Thompson-Hernández on his new film 'If I Go, Will They Miss Me'
Summary
Walter Thompson Hernandez discusses his debut feature film, *If I Go Will They Miss Me*, which explores the mythological imagination of a Watts child whose father imagines as Odysseus. The conversation covers the film's themes of family separation, the history of Black cowboys in Los Angeles, and the influence of Charles Burnett's *Killer of Sheep*. Hernandez also reflects on his background as a *New York Times* reporter, his departure from a UCLA PhD program, and the importance of authentic local details like Pro Club sweatshirts in capturing the city's spirit.
Listen ad-free on Castria