Jesse Williams to Direct Film About Emmett Till’s Mother
Actor and activist will make his directorial debut with “Till,” about Mamie Till-Mobley’s search for justice.
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Why It Took Amma Asante 12 Years to Make ‘Where Hands Touch’
“It was a resistant world,” the director says about her interracial Holocaust drama.
‘Green Book’ Wins People’s Choice Award at Toronto Film Festival
Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali star as a racist driver and black pianist in the 1960s South.
Quincy Jones Says He ‘Wanted to Be a Gangster’ in Trailer for Netflix Doc (Video)
Netflix documentary takes an intimate look at the life and career of Quincy Jones.
Harriet Tubman Movie Starring Cynthia Erivo Rounds Out Cast
The film from director Kasi Lemmons begins production next month.
Viola Davis Has Regrets About Her Role in ‘The Help’
Davis received an Oscar nomination for playing maid Aibileen Clark in the film.
Academy Scraps ‘Popular Film’ Oscars Category After Industry Backlash
“We recognize the need for further discussion with our members,” Academy CEO Dawn Hudson says.
Legendary Actress Cicely Tyson to Receive Honorary Oscar
Tyson’s notable film credits include “Sounder,” “Fried Green Tomatoes” and “The Help.”
African-American Critics Bring the ‘Black Experience on Film’ to TCM
September programming event features 32 films including “Claudine,” “Sparkle” and “Stir Crazy.”
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Crosses $100 Million Mark at Box Office
Romantic comedy dominates the competition for third straight weekend.