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12 May 2022
The 'Silverton Siege' Soundtrack is the Sound of Resistance
Netflix's new film Silverton Siege features a varied and impressive soundtrack that grounds the film with tone and character.
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11 May 2020
Women Tell the Story of Ethiopia’s Red Terror In This New Documentary from Tamara Dawit
Finding Sally weaves history and mystery together in the quest to find a missing aunt.
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11 March 2020
Watch the Trailer for 'Uncorked,' Starring Mauritanian-American Actor Mamoudou Athie
The upcoming Netflix film, about an aspiring sommelier, also stars Courtney B. Vance and Niecy Nash.
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18 October 2019
Daniel Kaluuya Is Producing a Live-Action 'Barney' Movie with Mattel
Yes, you read that correctly.
Film + TV
23 July 2019
Watch Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman In the Moving New Trailer for 'Harriet'
The highly-anticipated biopic about the life of the iconic freedom fighter is due out on November 1.
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18 July 2019
Watch the Intense Trailer for 'Don't Let Go,' Starring David Oyelowo
Oyelowo and Storm Reid shine in the new trailer for the upcoming psychological thriller.
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24 June 2019
Watch the Trailer for 'Queen & Slim' Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith
Take a first look at the upcoming romantic drama from 'Insecure' director Melina Matsoukas.
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03 May 2019
Lupita Nyong'o Is Set to Star In This Exciting New Sci-Fi Comedy
It's being described as "Men In Black" meets "Miss Congeniality."
Film + TV
31 July 2018
South African Western 'Five Fingers for Marseilles' Lands in U.S. Theaters This September
See a glimpse of the striking visuals from this film in the trailer here.
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18 May 2018
The South African Movie ‘Catching Feelings’ Is Now Streaming On Netflix
'Catching Feelings' is making its Netflix debut today.
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15 May 2018
Aïssa Maïga To Lead Ground-Breaking Forum on Black Women In France's Film Industry at Cannes
The Senegalese-French actress will lead a forum alongside 15 African actresses to discuss negative portrayals of black women in France's film industry.
Film + TV
29 June 2017
Looking Back: A Review of John Ridley's Controversial Mini-Series, 'Guerrilla'
In this review by Sabo Kpade, John Ridley’s mini-series, 'Guerrilla,' is an amalgam of facts, factoids and fiction.
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