The Sundance Film Festival will be held Jan. 18 – 28, both in person in Salt Lake City, Utah and online at festival.sundance.org. Many films at Sundance 2024 feature African American talent and are directed by Black filmmakers.
It’s no secret that Black actors and filmmakers experienced racism in Hollywood. But you may be unfamiliar with how they overcame these obstacles, which ultimately led to securing leading roles and getting their films on the big screen.
Recently the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper sat down with Thomas to discuss her practice and push for diverse representation in the sports and entertainment industry and why it matters.
If you’re not E!News, a primetime news station, or a popular salacious news outlet, the chances are very slim that you’ll snag exclusive interviews with your favorite artists and actors.
I’ll forever remember his performance as the first black actor to sing the title role of “Phantom of the Opera,” appearing with an all-white cast, leaving jaws dropped and audiences remarking “We had no idea Benson could sing, let alone sing opera!”
The duo recently gave us some exclusive insight into their role as father and son on the show, the importance of their unique narrative, and the way in which roles are changing for Black artists.
Black excellence shined on the red carpet at the 89th Academy Awards.