Colman Domingo Will Accept Inaugural Chadwick Boseman Vanguard Award
Colman Domingo is a special honoree at the 2024 Black Reel Awards! The actor will receive a prize named after the late Chadwick Boseman. The annual awards show celebrates the excellence of African Americans and the cinematic achievements of the African diaspora in the global entertainment industry, as assessed by the Foundation for the Augmentation of African Americans […]
Oprah Invites Young Fan, Rosie, to ‘The Color Purple’ Premiere
If there’s one thing Oprah‘s going to do, it’s surprise her fans! She decided to invite a young fan named Rosie to The Color Purple premiere. A couple of months ago, the 8-year-old girl went viral for recreating the dinner scene from 1985’s The Color Purple all by herself. Oprah admitted that the scene was a […]
Brandy Celebrates the Holidays in New Trailer for ‘Best. Christmas. Ever!’ Film
Add this to your holiday movie list! The iconic singer is teaming up with Heather Graham for Netflix’s upcoming holiday film, “Best. Christmas. Ever!” The two stars portray old college friends who unexpectedly reunite for the holiday season. Jackie, who is played by Norwood, is seemingly living a flawless life. And Charlotte, who is played […]
Tyler Perry Lands 8-Movie Netflix Film Deal
Media entrepreneur and filmmaker Tyler Perry has signed a deal with Netflix to write, direct, and produce eight new movies for the streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This follows a previous agreement with Amazon for four feature films. While specific plot details are currently unavailable, the collaboration with Netflix marks another significant milestone […]
Spike Lee’s New Exhibition at Brooklyn Museum Celebrates Historic Filmmaker’s Legacy
Spike Lee is being honored with an exhibition at Brooklyn Museum exploring his extraordinary entertainment legacy. Titled “Spike Lee: Creative Sources,” the exhibition opened on October 7. It offers visitors an intimate glimpse into the sources that have driven Lee’s creative process. It features an immersive display of over 400 items sourced from Lee’s personal […]
Historic Black Community of Hogan’s Alley Explored in New ‘Union Street’ Documentary
Black history is being highlighted in some new ways at the Vancouver International Film Festival! This year’s festival included the feature-length documentary, “Union Street,” which documents the history of Hogan’s Alley in Vancouver, Canada. The formerly Black neighborhood was destroyed by the construction of the Georgia viaduct in the 1970s. The doc intersperses interviews with […]
The History of Black Astronauts Is Highlighted in New Trailer for ‘The Space Race’ Documentary
National Geographic is revealing a new look into its upcoming documentary focused on the history of Black astronauts. “The Space Race” documentary explores the Space Age through the retellings of Black astronauts, covering almost 60 years of history. The documentary, which is from National Geographic Documentary Films, will debut on Disney+ in February. A new […]
Shonda Rhimes to Executive Produce ‘Black Barbie’ Documentary for Netflix
Barbie is back! And this time, the history of the first Black Barbie doll is being told. Shondaland and Netflix have acquired worldwide rights to “Black Barbie,” a documentary about three Black women at Mattel who played a huge role in the first Black Barbie doll being made, Variety reports. The first Black Barbie doll […]
Pearl Bowser, the Godmother of Black Independent Cinema, Has Joined the Ancestors
Pearl Bowser was an institution! Film historian, curator and luminary Pearl Bowser, affectionately known as the “Godmother of Black Independent Cinema,” passed away on September 14th at the age of 92, The New York Times reports. According to RogerEbert.com, Bowser was born Pearl Johnson in Harlem, New York, on June 25, 1931. Discovering her love […]
Issa Rae Named Creative Director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival in Miami
Congrats are in order for Issa Rae! The “Insecure” creator and star was recently named creative director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF),Variety reports. ABFF co-founders and producers Nicole Friday and Jeff Friday released a statement announcing Rae’s appointment. “Throughout the course of her career, Issa Rae has made an indelible impact within […]