Posts Tagged ‘Black filmmakers’
BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrating its 30th year in 2024, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African American, and African Diaspora experience. Born from an urgent need to celebrate the Black experience, the Black Harvest Film Festival unites filmmakers and audiences to showcase the power of Black…
Read MoreJustin Simien is out to show Black creativity has always been integral to Hollywood’s success
Justin Simien grew tired of not seeing his fellow Black filmmakers get their due, so he’s doing something about it.
Read MoreRegina King says her biopic about Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 campaign is also a story about 2024
A Netflix movie about Shirley Chisholm created by sister duo Regina and Reina King is the result of a 15-year vision.
Read More‘American Society of Magical Negroes’ cast and director say not to judge the film by its trailer
A new satirical film pokes fun at a stereotype of Black characters that is sometimes seen in movies by white filmmakers.
Read MoreNational Black Movie Day is a celebration — and a call for action
A growing appreciation of Black film is a start, but equal representation among filmmakers and stars has yet to be achieved.
Read MoreMilwaukee Film Presents, Shorts: Treasured Heirlooms
Milwaukee Film’s Sixth annual Black History Month celebration will showcase engaging and entertaining film screenings and conversations curated by the Black Lens program throughout February. ABHM is proud to partner with them on two showings this month.
Read MoreMilwaukee Film Presents, Gaining Ground: The Fight For Black Land
Milwaukee Film’s Sixth annual Black History Month celebration will showcase engaging and entertaining film screenings and conversations curated by the Black Lens program throughout February. ABHM is proud to partner with them to screen Gaining Ground: The Fight For Black Land.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be Black enough? Cord Jefferson explores this ‘American Fiction.’
Director of ‘American Fiction’, Cord Jefferson, explores the inspiration for the film in addition to adding to the conversation about what it means to be Black enough, and what the media perceives to be Black enough.
Read MoreA Landmark of Black Cinema, Restored for a New Age
Viewers had a never-before chance to watch a racially aware film by a filmmaker who is considered Britain’s first Black director.
Read MoreAva DuVernay makes history as First Black woman to have film compete in Venice Film Festival
Ava DuVernay submitted her film, “Origin” to the Venice Film Festival, and is the first African-American woman to ever do so. This marks a milestone for Black women as well as all Black filmmakers.
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