By Damia S. Causey Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Black Lens Showcases the Ladies with “Black Women Behind the Lens” for Black History Month
By Dylan Deprey There’s no denying that black women have been dominating the film industry this year. From the Hollywood superstars to up-and-coming actresses, writers, producers and filmmakers, … [Read more...]
MKE Film Festival’s Black Lens Shines Spotlight on Black Filmmakers
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...]
Milwaukee Film Announces World Premiere Screening of Milwaukee 53206
Film explores the lives of those affected by mass incarceration in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE – Thursday, May 26, 2016 – Milwaukee Film will host the world premiere of Milwaukee 53206 , a film which … [Read more...]
“30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle” Exposes Need for Comprehensive Resources, Empathy for Homeless
By Ariele Vaccaro While Milwaukee’s homeless began thinking about the winter to come this past week, other residents finally began thinking about the homeless. As part of Milwaukee Film … [Read more...]
‘Through a Lens Darkly’- Black Photographers Document the African-American Experience
By Srijan Sen On Thursday October 9, The Oriental Theatre on Farwell Ave. hosted its last day of the 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival. The festival celebrated a plethora of African- American … [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...]
“As Goes Janesville” premieres in Milwaukee on October 6
Working people have borne the brunt of the current economic crisis. None more so than workers of color. The plight of workers at Janesville’s GM plant, including two African-American women, is the … [Read more...]
2010 Milwaukee Film Festival ends with 50 percent increase in attendance
11-day celebration of cinema features 26 sell-outs, with attendance of 30,513 The second annual Milwaukee Film Festival, presented by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, wrapped up last night with … [Read more...]
“Waiting for Superman”, education reformer and Harlem Children’s Zone Creator Geoffrey Canada to present keynote speech in Milwaukee
After creating national buzz at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the documentary “Waiting for Superman” examines how the American public education system is failing our nation’s children. The film … [Read more...]