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One of 2019's Most Acclaimed Books Is Now One of 2024's Most Acclaimed Movies. It Took a Huge Risk.

RaMell Ross transitioned from his personal documentary style to directing the Oscar-contending adaptation, Nickel Boys, illustrating his unique career path.

Nickel Boys' Director RaMell Ross On Reinventing the Very Act of Seeing

Flight symbolizes freedom and exploration for Ross after a significant project; it reflects on Black people's wider struggles with time and narrative.

Nickel Boys Is a Cinematic Experience Unlike Any Other

RaMell Ross's adaptation of Nickel Boys transforms perception through a unique subjective camera technique, enhancing audience immersion in the characters' emotional journeys.

One of 2019's Most Acclaimed Books Is Now One of 2024's Most Acclaimed Movies. It Took a Huge Risk.

RaMell Ross transitioned from his personal documentary style to directing the Oscar-contending adaptation, Nickel Boys, illustrating his unique career path.

Nickel Boys' Director RaMell Ross On Reinventing the Very Act of Seeing

Flight symbolizes freedom and exploration for Ross after a significant project; it reflects on Black people's wider struggles with time and narrative.

Nickel Boys Is a Cinematic Experience Unlike Any Other

RaMell Ross's adaptation of Nickel Boys transforms perception through a unique subjective camera technique, enhancing audience immersion in the characters' emotional journeys.
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#documentary

54 Films Featured in Justin Simien's 'Hollywood Black'

The docuseries "Hollywood Black" reveals the overlooked history of the Black experience in Hollywood, inspiring renewed appreciation for significant films and filmmakers.

How "Nickel Boys" Critiques the Camera in America Cinema

The article explores the blending of documentary and dramatic genres in recent films, questioning their traditional boundaries.

54 Films Featured in Justin Simien's 'Hollywood Black'

The docuseries "Hollywood Black" reveals the overlooked history of the Black experience in Hollywood, inspiring renewed appreciation for significant films and filmmakers.

How "Nickel Boys" Critiques the Camera in America Cinema

The article explores the blending of documentary and dramatic genres in recent films, questioning their traditional boundaries.
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My Night at the Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television | Chaz's Journal | Roger Ebert

There has been significant progress in recognizing African-American filmmakers and entertainers at film awards over the past decades.
#chicago

Black Harvest Film Festival 2024: Disco Afrika, It Was All a Dream, Dreams Like Paper Boats | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Black Harvest Film Festival connects Chicagoans through stories of Black identity, highlighting the global struggles that resonate within the community.

Black Harvest Film Festival 2024: A Reflection of a City on the Rise | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Chicago is emerging as a new cultural hub for creative opportunities, rivaling traditional centers like Hollywood.

Black Harvest Film Festival 2024: Disco Afrika, It Was All a Dream, Dreams Like Paper Boats | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Black Harvest Film Festival connects Chicagoans through stories of Black identity, highlighting the global struggles that resonate within the community.

Black Harvest Film Festival 2024: A Reflection of a City on the Rise | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Chicago is emerging as a new cultural hub for creative opportunities, rivaling traditional centers like Hollywood.
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Black Harvest Film Festival 2024 Preview | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The Black Harvest Film Festival showcases powerful Black cinema, celebrating a diverse range of stories and filmmakers from across the diaspora this fall.
#cultural-representation

CIFF 2024: Compensation, The Spook Who Sat by the Door, Save the Children | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The Black Perspectives Program revitalizes classic films through 4K restoration, enhancing accessibility and allowing new audiences to connect with Black filmmakers' narratives.

Andre Holland Talks Deleted Scenes from "42" | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

André Holland emphasizes the significance of portraying historical Black stories through his role and the impact it had on his career.

CIFF 2024: Compensation, The Spook Who Sat by the Door, Save the Children | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The Black Perspectives Program revitalizes classic films through 4K restoration, enhancing accessibility and allowing new audiences to connect with Black filmmakers' narratives.

Andre Holland Talks Deleted Scenes from "42" | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

André Holland emphasizes the significance of portraying historical Black stories through his role and the impact it had on his career.
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#filmmaking

CIFF 2024: On the Legacy and Importance of The Spook Who Sat by the Door | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The restoration of 'The Spook Who Sat By the Door' returns an important Black revolutionary film to contemporary audiences.

'Rebel Ridge' Is As Sharp As Revenge Thrillers Get | Defector

'Get Out' transformed cinematic narratives around black experiences, particularly the traffic stop, by infusing them with deep meaning and fresh perspectives.

CIFF 2024: On the Legacy and Importance of The Spook Who Sat by the Door | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The restoration of 'The Spook Who Sat By the Door' returns an important Black revolutionary film to contemporary audiences.

'Rebel Ridge' Is As Sharp As Revenge Thrillers Get | Defector

'Get Out' transformed cinematic narratives around black experiences, particularly the traffic stop, by infusing them with deep meaning and fresh perspectives.
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HowExhibiting ForgivenessExplores the Limits of Religion and Absolution

Titus Kaphar's film, Exhibiting Forgiveness, explores the complexities of forgiveness and childhood trauma through a fictional lens, diverging from traditional narratives.

30 Years Later, Marvel's Best Director Is About to Revitalize an Underrated Horror Genre

Sinners aims to revive the vampire period drama genre with fresh narratives and a strong cast, addressing a growing demand for Black vampire films.
#film-industry

2024 XL Film Festival & Summit - Highlights of its Sophomore Year | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The XL Film Festival & Summit focuses on empowering Black filmmakers through knowledge sharing and diverse programming.

This Digital Archivist Believes Hollywood's 'Competition Era' Is Over

The entertainment industry's future is unreliable amidst significant financial and representation challenges.

Tyler Perry Called Critics Of His Movies "Highbrow," And People Had A Lot To Say About It

Tyler Perry's impact stretches from stage plays to a 330-acre film studio, despite criticism for negative portrayals in his work.

2024 XL Film Festival & Summit - Highlights of its Sophomore Year | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The XL Film Festival & Summit focuses on empowering Black filmmakers through knowledge sharing and diverse programming.

This Digital Archivist Believes Hollywood's 'Competition Era' Is Over

The entertainment industry's future is unreliable amidst significant financial and representation challenges.

Tyler Perry Called Critics Of His Movies "Highbrow," And People Had A Lot To Say About It

Tyler Perry's impact stretches from stage plays to a 330-acre film studio, despite criticism for negative portrayals in his work.
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The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat review female friendship saga falls flat

The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat is a dramedy focused on joy and friendship amidst life's challenges, rather than solely on trauma.
#representation

Hollywood Black movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

The docuseries 'Hollywood Black' lacks depth in portraying Black cinematic history despite a solid thesis and notable interviews.

The 25 Best Black Films of the 21st Century: 'Black Panther,' 'Love and Basketball,' 'Moonlight,' and More

Recognition of Black voices in cinema is a recent development with room for growth. Black female directors lack recognition at the Oscars.

Hollywood Black movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

The docuseries 'Hollywood Black' lacks depth in portraying Black cinematic history despite a solid thesis and notable interviews.

The 25 Best Black Films of the 21st Century: 'Black Panther,' 'Love and Basketball,' 'Moonlight,' and More

Recognition of Black voices in cinema is a recent development with room for growth. Black female directors lack recognition at the Oscars.
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Clyde Taylor, Literary Scholar Who Elevated Black Cinema, Dies at 92

Clyde Taylor, scholar who defined Black cinema, dies at 92.
Taylor played a leading role in bringing the study of Black culture into academia.
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