Posts Tagged ‘Movies’
This Day in History: Samuel L. Jackson, Actor, and Producer born
Jackson, who is especially known for his action roles in movies such as Jurassic Park and Die Hard, turns 76 today.
Read MoreKerry Washington’s ‘Six Triple Eight’ shows the important role Black women played in WWII
Kerry Washington’s stars in a film directed by Tyler Perry and depicting an oft forgotten group of Black women in WWII.
Read More‘Nickel Boys’ Leads 2025 Black Reel Awards Nominations; ‘Piano Lesson’ Close Second
The Nickel Boys is a dramatic adaptation of a book about two boys sent to an abusive reform school in the 1960s.
Read MoreDenzel Washington commands ancient Rome and movie theaters with ‘Gladiator II’
Denzel Washington captivates audiences in “Gladiator II,” seamlessly commanding the screen in a role set against the backdrop of ancient Rome. His performance is generating significant buzz, adding to the film’s anticipation and highlighting his enduring star power.
Read MoreBLACK 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.
Read MoreJohn Boyega and Danielle Deadwyler to Star in Otis Redding Biopic ‘Otis & Zelma’
The upcoming film features John Boyega as Otis Redding, the talented singer-songwriter who tragically died young, leaving a family behind.
Read MoreFilm Screening of “Origin”
Rid Racism Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Turners invite you to an in-person or online free film screening of “Origin” written and directed by Ava DuVernay. The film is based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. There will be a talkback panel discussion after the film.
Read MoreLupita Nyong’o brings her outsider experience to ‘The Wild Robot’
The actor draws on her experiences for a voice role in a new animated film that grapples with issues of identity, belonging, and nature.
Read MoreCan We Make a Home in Milwaukee: Screening and Discussion
Wellpoint Care Network will host a private screening of the movie “Can We Make a Home in Milwaukee?” on Monday, September 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Produced in Milwaukee, it features the intimate personal stories of immigrants and refugees who’ve settled here from Tanzania, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland, Myanmar (Burma), Ukraine, Laos and Pakistan. Did they achieve the American Dream? Or create an American nightmare? The movie’s producer and director Dr. Fran Kaplan will facilitate the interactive audience discussion and Q&A.
Read MoreSilicon Valley African Film Festival
The Silicon Valley African Film Festival promotes an understanding and appreciation of Africa and Africans through moving images. Aptly themed “Africa through the African lens”, the film festival celebrates the vast richness of the African Continent through the lenses of Africa’s seasoned and emerging filmmakers and, crucially, provides audiences with exquisite lenses to the real Africa.
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