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Hattie McDaniel — Replacing An Iconic Actor’s Long-Lost Academy Award
At some point in the 1960s, the Oscar that was awarded to Hattie McDaniel for her best supporting role in 1939’s “Gone With The Wind” disappeared from Howard University’s drama department.
Advancing The Talents Of Female Filmmakers
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has an initiative that seeks to nurture the talents of emerging women filmmakers.
An Independent Animated Short Film Called ‘MMANWU’ Is In Preproduction
A new, cross-cultural animated short film titled “MMANWU” is in preproduction and is being crowdfunded.
For Spike Lee, ‘The Struggle Continues’ When Making Multicultural Movies
For Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee, even though there’s been an uptick in the number of multicultural storytellers in movies, “the struggle continues.”
Keanu Reeves: The Most Famous TCK
Keanu Reeves is one of the most popular actors alive today, but not many know about his cultural roots. The star of “The Matrix” trilogy and the “John Wick” franchise is popularly known for his humility and casual lifestyle, but […]
Destinations With Doni: Hayden Greene On The Ultimate Future Of Moviegoing In A Post-Pandemic World?
On this Destination: What’s the future of moviegoing, especially post-pandemic when people are so used to watching films at home? Is going to a movie theater just for watching the film, or does it help foster community? Hayden Greene talks […]
‘Joy Ride’ Promises Wild Adventure, Baudy Laughs With An Asian-American Cast
Adele Lim, from the “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Raya and the Last Dragon” screenwriting teams, makes her directorial debut in the new comedy “Joy Ride.” The film focuses on four Asian-American friends who travel to China for their grand adventure. […]
