Viola Davis: “I wanted success because I thought it was significance.”
Viola Davis has won rave reviews and numerous accolades over the years with memorable and significant acting roles…
The African Diaspora International Film Festival kicks off in New York
One of the most prestigious international Black film festivals, ADIFF screens films from Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. The…
“Shooting in Lagos is a logistical feat,” says British Nigerian Director Akinola Davies Jr.
Akinola Davies Jr. never knew his father. He passed away when he was very young, but…
Angela Bassett to receive the Excellence in the Arts Award
Emmy Award–winning actress, director, and producer Angela Bassett will be honored by the American Black Film Festival. Bassett’s…
“Sinners” Director Ryan Coogler Receives an Oscar Nomination
With films “Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Creed” and his inaugural feature film “Fruitvale Station,” writer/ director Ryan Coogler…
Ousmane Sembene’s “Black Girl” and “Tsotsi” top the List of Best Black Movies of All Time
The Black Movie Hall of Fame has compiled a list of 100 Best Black films ever…
Tessa Thompson Takes on Hedda Gabler
Actress Tessa Thompson is tackling “Hedda Gabler,” one of the best-known works by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. This new…
Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Storm Saulter team up for “Inheritance”
One’s an award-winning Jamaican director known for projects “Better Mus’ Come,” and “Sprinter.” The other is an award-winning Afro-British actress…
South Africa’s Steven Spielberg
Jahmil X.T. Qubeka with his Pan African Film Festival Award - Photo Credit: Royalty Image)