Toby, a 14-year-old British African boy from Peckham, is given a life-changing opportunity to perform in his school's cultural show. Despite his father Baba's wishes for him to focus on his education, Tobi follows his dreams of becoming a dancer and incorporates various African dances, including the powerful Ohafia Warrior Dance, in his routine. Tobi secretly practices the dance, but one day, Baba catches him in the act. Instead of scolding him, Baba is mesmerised by Toby's talent and a newfound bond is formed between father and son.
Adapted from a 2014 novel by Atticus Lish, Preparation for the Next Life is the feature film debut of documentary filmmaker Bing Liu. With the help of screenwriter Martyna Majok, he paints a realistic and somber portrayal of Aishe, a Uyghur immigrant, as she struggles to make a living while undocumented in the United States.
The Last Son of Krypton returns as the kind-hearted, blue-eyed boy scout we all know and love.
This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.
This holiday movie serves as the prequel to the TV series The Really Loud House.
A complex, realistic, and loving mother-daughter relationship is at the heart of this story about Black pageants and the fight for a better future.
"His Girl Friday" set the bar for romcoms and gave us a feminist heroine before feminism was cool.
