‘St. Louis Superman’ Subject on 2020 Election: ‘Right Now I Have to Be Selfish’
The verité film on former Missouri Rep. Bruce Franks, Jr., was nominated for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 92nd Academy Awards and is now in Emmy contention.
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Stream of the Day: ’13th’ Is a Fierce Call to Action to Take a Stand Against Racial Injustice
The documentary is a sweeping historical survey that directly links slavery to today’s prison-industrial complex. It couldn’t be more timely.
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The veteran actress chats with IndieWire about a career that spans almost 40 years.
How HBO Documentary Directors Evolve True Crime Stories Beyond the Headlines
Director Erin Lee Carr (“I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth Vs. Michelle Carter”), James Lee Hernandez (“McMillions”), and Sam Pollard (“Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children”) discuss their recent films with IndieWire.
Stream of the Day: Ernest Dickerson’s ‘Surviving the Game’ Is More Than Just a Guilty Pleasure
Rapper-turned-actor Ice-T starred in this 1994 thriller that’s loosely based on one of the most adapted short stories of all time.
‘Miss Juneteenth’: For Channing Godfrey Peoples and Nicole Beharie, Authenticity Was Essential
The filmmaker and star of the acclaimed Sundance premiere reflect on its greatest strength to IndieWire.
11 Essential Black TV Series You Can Watch Right Now
As interest in more depictions of Black lives increases, these series offer humanizing portrayals that help complete the picture.
Producer Jesse Collins Is Ready for the 2020 BET Awards — and Beyond
Still relatively under the radar, despite a prolific career filled with TV hits, Collins reflects on his 20 years in Hollywood.
‘Da 5 Bloods’ and ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Writer Adapting Arthur Ashe Biopic
Hyde Park Entertainment and Warner Music Group have partnered to adapt the story of the Wimbledon champ and civil rights activist.
‘Da 5 Bloods’ Corrects American History, but Spike Lee Explains Why He Has Hope for the Country’s Future
The ambitious film, a breakthrough in the depiction of black Vietnam vets as its central characters, continues Lee’s urgent career-long message.
Stream of the Day: John Boyega Made a Black Lives Matter Plea Six Years Ago with ‘Imperial Dreams’
The actor, who gave an impassioned speech in support of protests last week, had something similar to say with this pre-fame film.
‘Momma, I Made It!’: Yvonne Orji Reintroduces Herself With a Rip-Roaring Standup Special
The “Insecure” star mines her Nigerian-American upbringing for her first HBO comedy special.
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