Theater and Movies

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 09 November 2023

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Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross are getting in the holiday spirit!

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 19 October 2023

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Titled “Spike Lee: Creative Sources,” the exhibition opened on October 7. It offers visitors an intimate glimpse into the sources that have driven Lee’s creative process.

Details: Written by Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire; Published: 17 October 2023

The Reels Family

Swindlers stealing land from Black folks is an age-old scam. One worth exposing.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 17 October 2023

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Black history is being highlighted in some new ways at the Vancouver International Film Festival!

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 12 October 2023

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“A story of love and resilience, “The Color Purple” is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence”

Details: Written by Kathia Woods, NABJ Black News & Views; Published: 12 October 2023

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Under CEO Cameron Bailey, who is Black, the festival continues to show that true diversity comes from allowing artists to tell unique stories that engage and inform moviegoers from around the world.

about-pulitzer-prizes

Details: Written by BOTW Staff; Published: 13 September 2023

Ava DuVernay

DuVernay is walking into another career first as the buzz continues to grow around her new film “Origin.”

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 29 August 2023

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A new Florida museum is highlighting the contributions of Black actors to film history.

Details: Written by Dwight Brown film critic; Published: 21 August 2023

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Vroom. Vroom. Zoom. In his bedroom, he’s a helluva a race car driver. On the racetrack, he’s even better. That’s according to this very engaging bio/spo/dra.

Details: Written by Dwight Brown film critic; Published: 25 July 2023

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in Barbie

Do blondes have more fun? She does. He doesn’t.

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