‘Bob Hearts Abishola’: Hollywood Agents Encouraged Folake Olowofoyeku to Change Her Name
The hit CBS sitcom about a middle-aged white salesman who falls for a Nigerian immigrant has raised the actress’ industry profile.
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‘All Rise’: Kamala Harris’ Debate Performance Influenced Simone Missick in Season 2
In the second episode of the CBS legal drama, the actress delved into the “angry Black woman” stereotype with a powerful monologue.
‘Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’: Netflix Explores Debbie Allen’s Inclusive Ballet Classic
The documentary goes behind-the-scenes of the annual holiday extravaganza, the biggest fundraiser for Allen’s 20-year-old Los Angeles-based dance academy.
21 Reasons Film and TV Lovers Should Be Thankful in 2020
It’s hard to call 2020 a complete disaster when “Parasite” won Best Picture.
‘Jingle Jangle’: The Lack of Diversity in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ Inspired Netflix’s Christmas Classic
Writer-director David E. Talbert spoke to IndieWire about his 22-year journey to get the holiday movie spectacle produced.
‘Small Axe’: Shaun Parkes on Playing a Reluctant Revolutionary in ‘Mangrove’
The actor reflects on the role of Frank Crichlow, owner of the titular Mangrove restaurant, once a safe haven for Black British activists.
‘Jiu Jitsu’ Review: Even Nicolas Cage Can’t Salvage This Half-Baked Sci-Fi Mess
Cage’s Yoda-like turn is fun, but underutilized in a sci-fi/martial arts showdown that lacks new ideas.
‘Small Axe’: John Boyega and the Search for ‘Real, Significant, Proactive Work’
The “Star Wars” actor stars in the third installment of the Steve McQueen series “Red, White and Blue.”
‘Between the World and Me’ Review: A Timely, Poetic Adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Bestseller
HBO offers up a dynamic, visual, personal and political treatise on what it means to be Black and male in America.
DOC NYC: 11 Must-See New Documentaries You Can Stream at Home This Week
This year’s lineup, accessible all across America, addresses some of the most pressing issues of our time.
‘Citation’ Review: A Compelling Examination of Sexual Assault on a Nigerian College Campus
The Netflix drama spotlights a pressing issue that goes well beyond the country’s borders.
‘A Cops and Robbers Story’ Trailer: Incredible True Story of a Drug Dealer Turned Decorated Police Officer
Exclusive: The documentary is making its world premiering at DOC NYC, which is gearing up for a virtual edition later this month.
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