‘8 Wonders of the Word’ Features Spoken Word Artists in 8 Cities
“8 Wonders of the Word is an opportunity for viewers to gain insight into the world behind the words.” said Cameron L. Mitchell
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4th Annual HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival Returns to Howard University, November 5–7
The 4th Annual HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival (HBCUFLF) returns November 5–7 with STARZ serving as presenting sponsor.
Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas | Official Trailer
In Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas, a struggling pastor inherits his family’s church in a broken New York neighborhood
Behind the Scenes: Doing Graffiti for the Movie ‘Juice’
Zulu Williams discusses how he was able to get his graffiti into the Tupac-led movie, “Juice”
Concert Film, ‘Janet Jackson: Control 40’ Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘Control’
Airtab Music has entered into an agreement with global music icon Janet Jackson to produce and present Janet Jackson: Control 40 — The Airtab Music Movie,
Animals | Official Teaser | Netflix
Animals stars Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Christopher Woodley, Matt Gerald, Jacob Estrada, with Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Steven Yeun
Viola Davis to Star In, Executive Produce New Film ‘Ascent’
Ascent is a new character-driven thriller starring and executive produced by EGOT winner Viola Davis
2026 Urban Film Festival Taking Place September 4–6, 2026
Florida Film House International announces the return of the 2026 Urban Film Festival (UFF), September 4–6, 2026, during Labor Day Weekend
Anthony Anderson Being Honored at 26th Annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Celebrity Dinner
“I am truly honored to be recognized by the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation and to be part of an evening that brings together people who are passionate about giving back,” said Anthony Anderson
Atlanta’s Independent Film Community Celebrates “They Took My Daughter” Premiere at 4 Elements
By Hana Glinski Atlanta’s independent film community packed 4 Elements for the premiere of They
Attika J. Torrence: How Spike Lee Inspired a Generation of Brooklyn Filmmakers 🎬
From watching Spike Lee shut down Broadway for Brooklyn and Malcolm X, to learning under the legendary Larry Banks at LIU, Attika J. Torrence explains why he had to master every craft—writing, directing, and acting—to get his voice heard
The History Channel to Premiere ‘The Clash of Nations: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling’ on June 19
The Clash of Nations follows the parallel lives and careers of American Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling
Eddie Murphy Awarded 51st AFI Life Achievement Award
THE 51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY, will premiere on Netflix on May 31, 2026
Dr. J, George Karl, and Bob Costas: The Fight for the Soul of Basketball: Soul Power
The world premiere screening of Prime Video’s Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association took place at the Regal Union Square in New York Cit
Stephen Curry Wins Coveted Grand Jury Prize At Sundance Film Festival
Stephen Curry, as a film director and producer for his film, “The Baddest Speech Writer of All,” won top prize at the Sundance Film Festival