Now, upon arriving on campus, she's assigned to a dorm room that's notorious for being the site of a gruesome urban legend. Gail, for instance, has to regularly contend with racial microaggressions from her colleagues.Īnd then there's Jasmine Moore, played by Zoe Renee, who's an incoming freshman. And that shows up in ways both big and small for the few Black students and faculty on campus. Like most predominantly white institutions, Ancaster harbors a troubling past when it comes to race that it's never truly reckoned with. Now, in 'Master,' Regina Hall stars as Gail Bishop, the first Black housemaster of one of the residences at the fictional Ancaster College. And also here is writer, comedian and co-host of the 'Bad Romance' podcast, Jourdain Searles. Joining me today is iHeartRadio producer Joelle Monique. I'm Aisha Harris, and today we're talking about 'Master' on POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR from NPR. This film is sure to get viewers talking. Plus, a Black incoming freshman is facing challenges in adjusting to her surroundings. For one, her new residence has got some creepy stuff going on. The film stars Regina Hall as a professor who steps into a new role as the school's first Black housemaster. The new film 'Master' is a thriller set at a predominantly white liberal arts college where a history of systemic racism still haunts the campus in the present day.
