Black Creatives Redefining Media On Our Own Terms
Black filmmakers are challenging boundaries and building entirely new worlds where Black people are central, celebrated, and multifaceted.
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Black Films That Were Banned Or Lost And The Stories They Told
Perhaps one of cinema’s biggest triumphs is in providing a platform where Black artists can address the many misconceptions about their histories that have been fuelled by slavery and colonialism.
Black Producers Are Building The Future Of Film
Spike Lee, John Singleton, Tyler Perry, Antoine Fuqua, Forest Whitaker, Denzel Washington, and a host of other Black producers have continued to shine the light in the movie production business of Hollywood. Their success stories and the movies they produced have not only been box office hits but have earned them several awards and accolades.
African Films To Shine At The 82nd Venice International Film Festival 2025
This year five African films will be premiering at the festival, a milestone that not only spotlights the continent’s vibrant storytelling but also signals a major leap for African voices on the international stage.
BlackStar Film Festival, A Boost For Black Businesses And Entrepreneurs In Philadelphia
One of the nation’s most prominent film festivals for Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers, the BlackStar Film Festival is returning to Philadelphia this July. This annual one-of-a-kind festival has come to be recognized as a significant celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora. This event not only celebrates the works of Black artists, but also of global communities of color.
What Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” Still Teaches Us 36 Years On
Thirty-six years have passed since Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing first scorched cinemas in summer 1989. As of July 2025, its Brooklyn heat, urgent questions, and kinetic color remain intensely relevant. From Oscar debates to TikTok discussions and block parties packed with old-timers and Gen Z, the film endures, not just as a landmark of American cinema but as an annual rite and point of national conversation.
Books And Movies About Nelson Mandela That Will Inspire Every Black History Lover
Are you a lover of Black history looking to connect deeply with the legacy of a man who changed the world, or simply seeking fuel for modern-day activism? These books and movies will help you learn about his life, legacy, and continued dedication to humanity.
Superman 2025’s Standout Black Superhero
For fans across Lagos, Atlanta, Accra, and Los Angeles, seeing Mr Terrific’s arrival in Superman 2025 is a huge deal. A genius Black superhero, a leader, innovator, and symbol of “Fair Play,” is finally getting his due.
Best Black Movies To Stream This Summer 2025
The summer of 2025 arrives amid a swell of momentum for Black filmmakers. The summer festival circuit has already spotlighted groundbreaking voices from Zambian auteur Rungano Nyoni to Nigerian epic fantasy at Cannes while streaming giants and studios roll out major releases directed by and starring Black talent.
The Evolution Of African Cinema
African cinema has traversed a remarkable arc. It evolved from British colonial messaging to globally celebrated art, thanks in large part to pioneers like Senegal’s Ousmane Sembène, whose journeys rewrote the narrative for African storytelling on film.