Theater and Movies

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 October 2020

A performer whose mother was arrested for registering voters in the 1960s is the star of a stunning new film about racism, voter suppression and the personal power of voting. Watch it here

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 October 2020

Organizers say the Portland Film Festival is bringing a broad diversity of independent voices together at the event which runs October 12-18, 2020.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 October 2020

Locally produced Silent Voices airs October 6, points at Portland police who killed unarmed civilians

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Details: Written by LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer; Published: 17 September 2020

In this July 12, 2018, file photo, Emmy statues appear on stage at the 70th Primetime Emmy Nominations Announcements at the Television Academy's Saban Media Center, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Jimmy Kimmel hosts the live virtual event from Staples Center on Sunday.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 September 2020

Photo/Oregon Ballet Theatre

The events will take place out of traditional theaters and mode of performance, to locations throughout Portland.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 August 2020

Ticket purchasers can support Portland’s Hollywood Theatre, attend kickoff and view the film from home

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 July 2020

Cycerli Ash

The featured Portland-based artists are Cycerli Ash, Ayanna Berkshire, Bobby Bermea, Delphon "DJ" Curtis Jr., Phil Johnson, Treasure Lunan, Tamera Lyn, Lauren Modica, Vin Shambry, Ithica Tell, Wanda Walden, and Damaris Webb.

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 July 2020

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer (photo/National Black Theatre)

Historic theater nabs prestigious award at ceremony honoring the best in Off-Broadway

Details: Written by By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer; Published: 02 June 2020

In this June 29, 2009 file photo, Spike Lee attends a special 20th anniversary screening of his film "Do the Right Thing" in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)

“I've been very encouraged by the diversity of the protesters. I haven't seen this diverse protests since when I was a kid,” Spike Lee said, citing the movements of the '60s.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 30 April 2020

The film follows the former first lady’s journey in writing her memoir

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