Movies
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I Wanna Dance With Somebody Star Naomi Ackie Discusses the Proud Black Woman Behind the Icon
Ackie spoke with The Root to reveal how the upcoming biopic explores Whitney Houston's complicated life away from the stage.
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Who Is Hypno-Hustler? Donald Glover Reportedly Starring as Obscure Spider-Man Villain in New Movie
Here’s a look at the Atlanta star’s surprising new Marvel movie character.
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Pat Houston On Why She Gave the Greenlight to Make Upcoming Whitney Houston Biopic
The forthcoming film, entitled, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, is expected to hit theaters Dec. 23.
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Gina Prince-Bythewood Says There Would Have Been No The Woman King Without Black Panther
She was joined in conversation by another influential and impactful director, Ryan Coogler.
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The Best Black Movies of 2022
The 2022 movies that kept us on the edge of our high-priced theater seats.
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It’s Time We Talk About the Gift That Is The Woman King
Helmed by phenomenally talented Black women both in front of and behind the camera, the multi-award nominated film is a masterclass in sublime artistry.
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Tyler Perry to Write, Direct WWII Epic Centered on Black Women
Six Triple Eight focuses on the only all-Black, all-female WWII battalion.
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Congratulations to the 2023 Critics Choice Awards Nominees, but Where Are Thuso Mbedu and Lashana Lynch?
This isn't the first, second or third time both actresses have been shut out for their performance.
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Will Ferrell Shuts Down Heckler as Octavia Spencer Receives Her Hollywood Star
This is the type of energy we want behind Black women, always.
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What’s Black at Sundance 2023: Jonathan Majors, Lena Waithe, Barry Jenkins and More
The 2023 Sundance Film Festival takes place in Park City, Utah and streaming online beginning Jan. 19-29.