Ballet Documentary Breaks Stereotypes
“I wanted to shatter stereotypes and show that not all ballet dancers are white, rich and…
Oscar-Winning Director Delivers an Intimate Portrayal of Bob Marley
Kevin Macdonald is a director renowned for his uncompromising portrayal of events as they actually happened.…
A Presidential Fight against Global Warming
The frustrations of a man whose long-sought goal remains out of reach are vividly on display…
Remembering a Musical Icon: Whitney Elizabeth Houston
August 1963 – February 2012 For her legions of fans, she was a pop icon, whose…
A New Leader Who Knows No Boundaries
When Laurel J. Richie took on the role of WNBA president last May, she had two…
Woody Harrelson is Dangerously Evil in his Latest Movie Role
The opening scene in “Out of the Furnace” is an immediate hook. Within the first few…
Octavia’s Oscar Moment: The African American Actress wins an Academy Award
Actress Octavia Spencer is the 13th African American to win an acting related Oscar. Spencer, 39,…
“High Chicago” High Stakes & Huge Dreams
The movie, which recently screened at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA, is…
Jimmy Jean-Louis Delivers a Masterful Performance in “Toussaint Louverture”
It’s aptly cast, with pitch-perfect performances, and illuminates one of the many dark chapters in black…
PAFF: Paving the Way for Black Films
The competitive line-up for the 2012 Pan African Film Festival is heavily loaded with powerful narratives,…