About/Kevin Ball

Lift Me Up, Vince Staples
From Vince Staples’ “Lift Me Up” (Dir. David Helman)

I am a part-time professor and doctoral candidate at Wayne State University, specializing in Film and Media studies. My research examines the intersections between black culture and and science fiction, with an emphasis on innovations in the mediums of music video and video games. My published work has appeared in Film Criticism and Transformative Works and Culture. 

I offer writing consultation for students and professionals in the Greater Detroit area.

formation
From Beyoncé — “Formation” (Dir. Melina Matsoukas)