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Geraud Blanks’ Latest Role: Making Sure Films Reflect Underrepresented Voices In The Community

September 11, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cultures & Communities Festival, Damia S. Causey, Geraud Blanks, Milwaukee Film Festival

Black Lens Showcases the Ladies with “Black Women Behind the Lens” for Black History Month

January 25, 2020

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Lens, Dylan Deprey, Milwaukee Film Festival

MKE Film Festival’s Black Lens Shines Spotlight on Black Filmmakers

September 24, 2016

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Filmmaking, Black Lens, Donte McFadden, Dylan Deprey, Milwaukee Film Festival, Robert Bell Photography

Milwaukee Film Announces World Premiere Screening of Milwaukee 53206

May 28, 2016

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: 53206, Chris Abele, Film Screenings, Keith McQuirter, Milwaukee 53206, Milwaukee Film Festival, World Premiere

“30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle” Exposes Need for Comprehensive Resources, Empathy for Homeless

October 3, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: 30 Seconds Away Breaking the Cycle, Ariele Vaccaro, Faith Kohler, Homelessness, Milwaukee Film Festival, Movie Reviews

‘Through a Lens Darkly’- Black Photographers Document the African-American Experience

October 17, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Milwaukee Film Festival, Srijan Sen, Thomas Allen Harris, Through A Lens Darkly

Filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and screenwriter Michael Starburry return home to debut film, ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’

October 19, 2013

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Al King, Alicia Keyes, Black Filmmaking, D. Allen, Ethan Dizon, Film Screenings, George Tillman, Jordin Sparks, Marcia Tillman, Michael Starburry, Milwaukee Film Festival, Sklyan Brooks, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, Tom Barrett

“As Goes Janesville” premieres in Milwaukee on October 6

October 6, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Angie Hodges, As Goes Janesville, Best Documentary, Film Screenings, Gayle Listenbee, GM plant, Milwaukee Film Festival

2010 Milwaukee Film Festival ends with 50 percent increase in attendance

October 9, 2010

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alloy Orchestra, Awards, Best Feature, Milwaukee Film Festival, Susan Sarandon, Waiting for Superman

“Waiting for Superman”, education reformer and Harlem Children’s Zone Creator Geoffrey Canada to present keynote speech in Milwaukee

October 2, 2010

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Geoffrey Canada, Harlem Childrens Zone, Keynote Presentations, Milwaukee Film Festival, The Alliance for Children and Families, Waiting for Superman

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