By Dylan Deprey Whether it is Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” showcasing the breaking point of racial tension at a pizzeria in Brooklyn, to Steve McQueen’s most honest and brutal depictions of … [Read more...]
Filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and screenwriter Michael Starburry return home to debut film, ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’
By Al King and D. Allen Milwaukee’s own George Tillman, Jr. and screenwriter Michael Starburry received a warm welcome back home a special screening of their film, ‘The Inevitable Defeat of … [Read more...]
Multi talented young filmmaker
By Taki S. Raton At the age of 13, this young filmmaker was for three years the voice of Tyrone the Moose in Nickelodeon’s Emmy Award- Winning animated series ‘The Backyardigans.’ The voice … [Read more...]
“The Help” named Best Film of 2011 by the Black Film Critics Circle
New York, NY – The Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) has voted “THE HELP” Best Film of 2011, Dee Rees Best Director for “PARIAH”, Viola Davis Best Actress for “THE HELP” and Olivier Litondo Best Actor … [Read more...]
Idris Elba named Ambassador of 14th Annual American Black Film Festival
Film Life, Inc. names Actor Idris Elba Ambassador of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), to be held in Miami, Florida, June 23-26, 2010. Known for his commanding and charismatic … [Read more...]