'The Woman King': Historic, Majestic, and Empowering!
This action thriller is made with the hope that the black youth of America will feel empowered, and realize the significance of their heritage.

In black and white, you can see the baking of a hash cake. In color you can see the collection of a TA'-Box bag. The faces of the characters are never seen - only their hands. The two courses are cut in parallel. (DFI)
This action thriller is made with the hope that the black youth of America will feel empowered, and realize the significance of their heritage.
This coming-of-age movie based on the 1970 book by Judy Blume gives viewers a scope on female topics in the quest for a religious identity.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.
We chat with Penelope Lawson about her short film, The Dinner Party, her experience founding her own production company, and fun cinema.
This 2016 winner of an Ophir Award for Best Film focuses on the forbidden romance of a young, Bedouin woman and the ramifications it has for her family, her identity, and her culture.