BLACK SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2023 — January 24 – 29.
December 7, 2022
There are twenty one filmmakers that identify as “Black” showcasing their newest projects as directors and producers at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
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black films
Review: Michael K. Williams’ Final Film Role in ‘Breaking’
September 8, 2022
“Breaking,” Abi Damaris Corbin’s lean and heartfelt first feature, is a lackluster bank-robbery thriller with noble intentions enlivened by an impassioned performance by John Boyega and an elegiac final appearance by the late Michael K. Williams.
Black Voices in Canda Rise Up with the 9th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) — VIRTUAL — February 10 – 21, 2021
February 5, 2021
The power of the Black storyteller continues to grow. Our stories, so long forgotten and dismissed, refuse to go away. To that end, it’s a celebration of the will that the Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) still lives and is entering its 9th year, presented by TD Bank in collaboration with Global News.
VIP JUDGES & ADVISORS ANNOUNCED FOR THE JOHN SINGLETON SHORT FILM COMPETITION
September 12, 2019
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 30, 2019) – Colleagues of the late iconic filmmaker, John Singleton, are excited to serve as judges and advisors for the John Singleton embRACE L.A. Short Film Competition. The notable film and entertainment experts include: Stephanie Allain, Robi Reed, Paul Hall, Preston Holmes, Bobbi Banks, Dawn Gilliam, Camile Tucker, Erika Conner, and Pat Prescott.
South L.A. Legend John Singleton Gone Too Soon
May 2, 2019
Singleton is revered in the Black community as a great storyteller and an entertainment icon. His career and life ended earlier than fans and family expected but the weight of his work will hold heavy forever. He died Monday, 11 days after suffering a stroke.
9TH ANNUAL AAFCA AWARDS RED CARPET
February 22, 2018
LA Sentinel host Brittany K. Jackson catches up with celebs at the 9th Annual African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards.
Exclusive: TV One When Love Kills Interview
September 3, 2017
Director Tasha Smith and entertainer Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirkland stopped by the LA Sentinel to talk about their new movie, When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story on TV One
21st Annual American Black Film Festival Submissions For Film And Talent Discovery Programs Are Open
January 4, 2017
ABFF Returns To Miami June 14-18, 2017 with Celebrity Ambassador Regina Hall
“Race” Film Review
February 25, 2016
“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.