Tag: film
Despite the symbolic references to African culture and religion, BeyoncĆ©ās visual album is art ā not history.
Arts + Culture
Spike Leeās āDa 5 Bloodsā is the Perfect Parallel to the Black Lives Matter Movement
Terri Lee Chandler -
The new Netflix film proves that nothingās really changed.
Recent years have seen culture-conscious voices behind the scenes translate into a more authentic, fully realized representation of black life in front of the camera. Still, recognition for our achievements on screen continues to lag.
Health + Beauty
Freelancer and Filmmaker Jasmine Espy Shares Her Battle Over Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Jasmine Espy -
After years of frustration and misdiagnoses, Espy got control of the debilitating skin condition. Now sheās chronicled her journey in a documentary, āMy Gold Lining.ā
Written by Imani Mixon and directed by Margot Bowman, 'Showing Up Showing Out' considers the legacy and impact of Motown.
Arts + Culture
Detroit Public Library Hosts Screening of ‘Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror’
Arianna Smith -
Catch the documentary directed by Xavier Neal-Burgin and featuring Jordan Peele at the Chase branch on Oct. 26 or stream on Shudder.
Arts + Culture
The Wright Prepares for the Detroit Women of Color International Film Festival
Paris Giles -
Enjoy two days of films made by and for women of color, Sept. 27-28.
Arts + Culture
Jabree Webber’s Film ‘It Happened One Night’ Imagines a World Without Abortion Rights
Paris Giles -
The Detroit native's short film follows one woman as she grapples with a tough decision in an anti-choice world.
News + Features
Detroit Proper: The World Knows Motown for Its Music but We Do Movies, Too
Desiree Cooper -
The city prepares for the Trinity International Film Festival, Aug. 14-18 at the Boll Family YMCA downtown.
Catch the best of the world's most famous film festivals over 10 days in two cities.