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Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba Film Review

Reverential Biopic Chronicles Rise, Fall and Triumphant Return of Legendary South African Singer/Activist Zenzile Miriam Makeba had the misfortune of being born black in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1932, which relegated her to second-class citizenship. In fact, she spent the first six months of her life behind bars with her mother, a sangoma (witch doctor), sent to prison days just after her birth. Luckily, her mom was also an amateur singer, and that was a gift Miriam inherited. She married at 17 and had a child a year later, but was soon abandoned by her abusive husband. So, she started

Tupac Shakur “All Eyez On Me” Black Carpet Premiere

Watch as we catch up with the cast and crew of the Tupac Shakur biopic “All Eyez on Me” directed by Benny Boom and produced by L.T. Hutton. The biopic, starring California native Demetrius Shipp Jr., honors the life and legacy of the late rapper, poet, activist and music genius. “All Eyez on Me” hit theatres on June 16, 2017.

Host: Brittany K. Jackson

“Race” Film Review

“On the track, there is no Black and White, just fast and slow. For those 10 seconds you are free,” says Jesse Owens (Stephan James) in this very moving and inspiring bio/sports movie that captures the essence of this legendary athlete’s life, challenges and achievements. Race is a history lesson, personal profile and a crowd pleaser.