Film Festivals
Feb 2, 2023
‘Milisuthando’ Is A Fresh Look At A Lesser-Known South African History
The documentary from Milisuthando Bongela offers new insights on race, space and place.
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Film Festivals
Feb 2, 2023
'Mami Wata' Is A New Retelling Of An Old West African Story
Ultimately in his story, Nigerian writer and director C.J. Obasi is asking pertinent questions of West Africans in particular, and Africans at large.
Film Festivals
Jan 28, 2023
'To Live And Die And Live' Is A Moving Film With Displaced Parts
Though there are many meaningful and evocative scenes within the overarching story, there are periods within the film that feel disjointed as a cohesive body of work.
Film Festivals
Jan 25, 2023
In 'A Thousand And One,' Teyana Taylor Shines As A Determined Mother
Writer and director A.V. Rockwell's Sundance premiere demands of its viewers an understanding and empathy not always easily afforded to characters such as this.
Film Festivals
Jan 25, 2023
'All Dirt Roads Taste Of Salt' Is A Lyrical Homage To Southern Living And Life’s Changes
Director and screenwriter Raven Jackson’s Sundance debut is a story in which loss is a prominent theme, but the loss isn’t the point in itself.
Film Festivals
Jan 24, 2023
In 'Girl,' Both A Mother And Daughter Are Trying To Come Of Age
Director Adura Onashile’s debut feature out of Sundance allows for a much more arresting narrative to evolve between a migrant mother and her child than we've historically seen.
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Entertainment
Feb 5, 2019
'Clemency' Star Wendell Pierce Opens Up About His Efforts To Rebuild A Historic Black Neighborhood Destroyed By Hurricane Katrina
A NOLA native, Pierce founded the Pontchartrain Park Community Development Corp., which has rebuilt 40 homes in the neighborhood to date.
Entertainment
Jan 31, 2019
The Family Of Miles Davis Open Up About What We Can Expect From The New Documentary On His Life
We got the inside scoop on the highly-anticipated documentary while on onsite in Utah for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
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Jan 31, 2019
'Native Son' Is The Next Gut-Wrenching Film You'll Want To See
The cast, writer, and director sat down with ESSENCE at Sundance to discuss how the adaptation contributes to today’s conversation.
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Film Festivals
Jan 21, 2022
Black Women's Stories Are Center Stage At Sundance 2022
Despite a shift in plans, projects premiering at this year's Sundance Film Festival will reflect the ever-changing world that we know around us.
Film Festivals
Jan 14, 2022
Tabitha Jackson And Gina Duncan Have A New Vision For The Sundance Film Festival
"I always wanted Sundance to be a choose your own adventure," explains Duncan, who's Sundance's Production Director.
Film Festivals
Nov 2, 2021
Jeff and Nicole Friday Celebrate 25 Years Of The American Black Film Festival
"When you see something that you don't like, you could do one of two things: either you complain about it or try to change it," Jeff said of he and his wife's choice to launch ABFF in 1997.
Film Festivals
Jun 17, 2021
In 'As Of Yet' One Black Woman Finds Her Voice In Isolation
Recently, filmmakers have been composing narratives through monologues, text messages, photos, videos, and social media posts. However, few have felt as compelling as 'As of Yet'
Film Festivals
Jun 17, 2021
Tribeca Film Festival Creates Opportunities For Burgeoning Black Filmmakers
The Queen's Collective Shorts initiative, 8:46 collection, and Rising Voices are literally widening the screen for creators of color.
Film Festivals
Feb 1, 2021
'Ailey' Gives Audiences A Glimpse Of the Renowned Choreographer Who Infused Memory Into Movement
Jamila Wignot unpacks Alvin Ailey's legacy as it stands now and how his spirit and mark on the dance world continue to thrive today.
Entertainment
Feb 1, 2021
Colorism Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg In 'Passing'
Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga star in Rebecca Hall’s visceral drama centering on race relations, colorism, jealousy, anguish, and desire.
Entertainment
Feb 3, 2020
Black Women Take Home Top Directing Awards At Sundance Film Festival
Traditionally, big wins at Sundance Film Festival leads to greater exposure for projects and the creators behind them.
Entertainment
Sep 10, 2019
Urbanworld Film Festival 2019: Lineup Includes 'Harriet,' 'Just Mercy,' 'First Wives Club' And More
Keep reading for a preview of the full programming lineup and information on how you can purchase tickets to the screenings.
