Paris Barclay’s documentary, “Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It,” opens with this transcendent moment, reminding us of a performer who seemed to channel divine inspiration.
Part one of Simone Biles’s documentary is nail-biting suspenseful. The first installment focuses on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics derailed in 2020 because of the pandemic.
“Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World” is one of the best documentaries I’ve seen in a long time. While I refrain from saying everyone should see it, I lean in and say most people should see it.
“Flowers for My Father,” the debut independent documentary film directed by Jermaine A. Davis, takes audiences on an intimate journey offering a poignant and insightful exploration of Black fatherhood in the heart of Los Angeles.
If you participated in Atlanta’s wildest gathering called Freaknik back in the day, then beware: You might be featured in Hulu’s new documentary about the legendary street party that became popular through folklore tales involving gridlock traffic, public nudity and highway debauchery.
“The Last Repair Shop,” directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, and produced by Proudfoot, Bowers, Jeremy Lambert, and Josh Rosenberg, is one of the best short documentaries that I’ve ever seen — and I’ve seen a lot.
Award-winning director and film maker, Brett Fallentine, is a Northern California native who dedicated more than seven years to learn, film, and connect with the rich history of the Compton Cowboys in his documentary, “Fire on the Hill: The Cowboys of South Central L.A.” The film is being released by PBS to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday. Also, it’s a South L.A. story that highlights the area’s Black cowboys and the positive imprint this group is making on the community. Fallentine explained that his film, “Fire on the Hill,” counters the negative impression that media has about Compton and South Central
Filmmaker Michael J. Payton, an Oakland, California native, attended San Francisco State University and earned his Bachelor’s degree in radio and television broadcasting.
History has largely overlooked the trailblazers who were the first Black men to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, the Montford Point Marines, named after the segregated section of Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where they trained.
‘Subjects of Desire’, a provocative feature documentary written and directed by Jennifer Holness, screened at the 30th Anniversary of the Pan African Film Festival that took place in Los Angeles this past weekend from April 19 to May 1. Jennifer had to reschedule her 30th wedding anniversary to Greece in order to be in attendance for her screening at this festival, that’s how special this screening was to her. This documentary has been screened at over 30 film festivals across the world but being supported by the black community is always a great feeling she states.
‘Subjects of Desire’, a provocative feature documentary written and directed by Jennifer Holness, screened at the 30th Anniversary of the Pan African Film Festival that took place in Los Angeles this past weekend from April 19- May 1.
Zanah Thirus and her Microbudget Filmmaker’s Podcast cares enough to take the filmmakers through the entire production process from script to screen and each season has a corresponding workbook with templates.
Stanley Nelson is an African American documentary filmmaker and director of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “Attica”. During a recent interview with Bill C. Myers, Nelson shares about his life and career.
Youth filmmakers defy the challenges of COVID – 19 reaching across languages, states and oceans to share their stories and renew their hopes for a brighter future thru film.
Hollywood is an ever-changing landscape with a constant flow of innovative talent and stories that challenge the norm. Following suit, Andre Gaines is an LA-based writer, producer, and director whose work consistently breaks the mold as he tells stories in the most electric ways.