Posts Tagged ‘Movies’
Silicon Valley African Film Festival
The Silicon Valley African Film Festival promotes an understanding and appreciation of Africa and Africans through moving images. Aptly themed “Africa through the African lens”, the film festival celebrates the vast richness of the African Continent through the lenses of Africa’s seasoned and emerging filmmakers and, crucially, provides audiences with exquisite lenses to the real Africa.
Read MoreFilm Screening: Fannie Lou Hamer’s America
Join us for a powerful screening of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America, a documentary that brings the voice of a civil rights legend to the forefront — raw, unfiltered, and more relevant than ever. Through archival footage, the film paints a vivid picture of her fight for justice, equity, and dignity in the face of deep systemic oppression.
Read MoreSinners, the South, and the Price of Playing the Blues
A new horror movie has proven to be a smash success while highlighting the realities of the Jim Crow south.
Read MoreWhy ‘Sinners,’ a Jim Crow-era vampire film, is a personal endeavor for director Ryan Coogler
A new movies combines elements of fantasy with the realities of segregation during the Jim Crow period.
Read MoreJohn Boyega Says His ‘Star Wars’ Debut as the First Black Lead Faced Backlash Because the Franchise Is ‘So White’
Starring in the sci-fi franchise was the role of a lifetime, but the racist responses illustrate how far we have yet to go despite the progress we’ve made.
Read MoreThis Day in History: Samuel L. Jackson, Actor, and Producer born
Jackson, who is especially known for his action roles in movies such as Jurassic Park and Die Hard, turns 76 today.
Read MoreKerry Washington’s ‘Six Triple Eight’ shows the important role Black women played in WWII
Kerry Washington’s stars in a film directed by Tyler Perry and depicting an oft forgotten group of Black women in WWII.
Read More‘Nickel Boys’ Leads 2025 Black Reel Awards Nominations; ‘Piano Lesson’ Close Second
The Nickel Boys is a dramatic adaptation of a book about two boys sent to an abusive reform school in the 1960s.
Read MoreDenzel Washington commands ancient Rome and movie theaters with ‘Gladiator II’
Denzel Washington captivates audiences in “Gladiator II,” seamlessly commanding the screen in a role set against the backdrop of ancient Rome. His performance is generating significant buzz, adding to the film’s anticipation and highlighting his enduring star power.
Read MoreBLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrating its 30th year in 2024, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African American, and African Diaspora experience.
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