“I like to tell untold stories. These are the stories of my ancestors, their resistance and heroism that are not getting to the big screen.”…
Ashley Thomas on Music, Acting and an Emmy nod
For Ashley Thomas, an Emmy nomination for his turn as Henry Emory in the 10-part Amazon series “Them” would be a bonus. It’s not that…
Nneka Onuorah’s documentary about discrimination in Nigeria to screen at Tribeca Festival
From the Harry Belafonte Voices For Social Justice Award, a Black Filmmaker Foundation Panel to movies that include director Mobolaji Olambiwonnu’s documentary “Ferguson Rises,” “Stateless,”…
Chris Rock merges horror with a dose of dark humor in ‘Spiral’
Best known as the standup and comic actor who has changed the face of comedy with his hilarious, and insightful commentary, Chris Rock is tackling…
‘The Underground Railroad’ features a star-studded cast
Nigerian actor Chukwudi Iwuji and South African actress Thuso Mbedu are some of the thespians who star in Barry Jenkins latest series, which is based…
Must See Movies of 2021
Across the United States officials are lifting lockdown restrictions and with movie theaters finally able to reopen, we are taking a look at some of…
Daniel Kaluuya and Philippe Lacôte’s ”Night of The Kings’ Receive an AAFCA Award
The Black film critics have spoken and have chosen Daniel Kaluuya as the best supporting actor of 2020. AAFCA, the world’s largest group of Black film…
TBFF to feature films from Cameroon, Ghana, Namibia, and Nigeria
The 9th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), Canada’s largest celebration of Black History Month, will feature films from around the globe, including Canada, USA,…
Twin Hopes: Nigerian Brothers Tackle a Migrant Tale
Lots of siblings make movies. From the Coen’s, the Hughes brothers to the Wachowski siblings, keeping it in the family is always a recipe for…