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Film Director Damani Baker on “The House on CoCo Road”
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Film Director Damani Baker on “The House on CoCo Road”

L.A. Sentinel StaffAugust 10, 2017

Film Director Damani Baker talks about THE HOUSE ON COCO ROAD, an intimate documentary exploration of heritage and history against the backdrop of a brewing Afro-centric revolution as the U.S. government prepares to invade the island nation of Grenada. A captivating story of a woman who risks the lives of herself and her young children in pursuit of liberty. First hand accounts from activists Angela Davis, Fania Davis and Fannie Haughton weave together director Damani Baker’s family portrait of Utopian dreams, resistance and civil unrest with a film score composed by music luminary Meshell Ndegeocello.
Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson

LA Sentinel interviews the stars of Step: The Movie
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LA Sentinel interviews the stars of Step: The Movie

L.A. Sentinel StaffAugust 4, 2017

The trials and tribulations of their personal lives along with the highs and lows of their senior year are the focus, as these young ladies prepare for graduation and a major step competition. Step is in theaters August 4th. Film footage, courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures.

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“United In Anger: A History Of Act Up”

StaffMay 25, 2017

Jun. 27 On June 27, 7:30-9:30 PM Hammer Museum: Los Angeles presents “United In Anger: A History Of Act Up”. This documentary follows a small group that came together across race, class, and gender lines to change the world and save one another’s lives. Archival footage and insightful interviews provide an on-the-ground perspective of ACT UP (the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) and its incredibly effective actions, which forced the US government and mainstream media to face the AIDS crisis. (2012, dir. Jim Hubbard, 93 min.) This program is part of People Power, a film series that explores successful grassroots

Reel Talk: 4.20.17
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Reel Talk: 4.20.17

Shonassee ShaverApril 20, 2017

In 1979, Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing the book. At the time of Baldwin’s death in 1987, he left behind only 30 completed pages of this manuscript.

Raoul Peck: “The Hollywood Story Has Never Been Ours”
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Raoul Peck: “The Hollywood Story Has Never Been Ours”

L.A. Sentinel StaffMarch 19, 2017

The Los Angeles Sentinel chats with Black Hollywoods’ Storytellers at EBONY iTUNES Movies event in Hollywood. Oscar Nominated Filmmaker Raoul Peck, Singer-Songrwriter and Actress LeToya Luckett, Omar Dorsey, and Goapele dish on the importance of telling the stories of Black culture without compromise.

Reporter/Videographer: Brittany K. Jackson

Ava DuVernay, Nipsey Hussle, Dr. Melina Abdullah & More Talk “13th”
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Ava DuVernay, Nipsey Hussle, Dr. Melina Abdullah & More Talk “13th”

L.A. Sentinel StaffFebruary 10, 2017

Must see panel discussion surrounding Ava DuVernay’s Oscar-nominated documentary, “13th” which explores the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and America’s perilous transition from slavery to mass incaceration.

Panelists included filmmaker Ava DuVernay, rapper, social activist and business owner Nipsey Hussle, Black Lives Matter Co-Founder and educator Melina Abdullah, Los Angeles Police Commissioner Cynthia McClain-Hill, Esq., and award-winning civil rights attorney, host and moderator for the evening, Areva Martin.

Sponsored by Blackwood Alliance and The California Endowment, panelists and the artist community gathered at the historic Nate Holden Theatre in Los Angeles.

Film Review: I Am Not Your Negro
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Film Review: I Am Not Your Negro

Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film CriticJanuary 4, 2017

James Baldwin left behind some biting and enlightening words about racism and the status of the Black community that are just as relevant today in this age of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Pembroke Taparelli Arts And Film Festival Announces Call For Entries Deadline Extension

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 1, 2016

Until Sept.6 Deadline Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival will be held from November 1st through 4th at Raleigh Studios Hollywood. PTAFF seeks to elimate broad concerns as it aims to enhance careers of established and emerging socially conscious filmmakers through a public exhibition and competition program. The Call for Entries in all categories including feature length films, documentary and shorts deadline has been extended to Tuesday, September 6, 2016. PTAFF encourages independent filmmakers and artists keen on becoming prominent in the industry while changing the world are encouraged to submit their work. The Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival