Black historical stories are not and should not be uniformly depressing stories that you “must see” instead of want to see. Here’s a list of five of my projects that will entertain the hell out of you while you learn stories you need to know. 1. MARSHALL I always placed…
+ Read MoreBy: Sonaiya Kelly | Los Angeles Times Media executive Clarence Avant attends the world premiere of “The Black Godfather,” a documentary about his life, at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on June 3, 2019. (Mark Von Holden / Invision / Associated Press) With the passing of media executive Clarence Avant on Monday, Hollywood…
+ Read MoreHere’s a list of movies, television shows and books I’ve made over the years that will enlighten and entertain you all month long! SIDNEY My latest award-winning film is available on apple plus. If you haven’t seen it, I promise you will be moved and find out more about a…
+ Read MoreA. Scott Galloway | Eurweb *One of the most highly anticipated events at the Hollywood Bowl every other summer is the all-star “Black Movie Music Night” where multiple singers and musicians perform classic songs from African American motion pictures complete with scenes from the films shown on a big screen…
+ Read MoreThree movies directed by Reginald Hudlin are streaming on Netflix this September: HOUSE PARTY The original stands the test of time! MARSHALL Great performances by Sterling K. Brown, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson and the late great Chadwick Boseman! and THE BLACK GODFATHER. The true story of the Master of the…
+ Read MoreReginald Hudlin Sun, Mar 21, 2021 https://www.movie-expo.com/event-info SPEAKER INFO: REGINALD HUDLIN, Writer, Producer, Director, Executive Oscar and Emmy nominated producer and director Reginald Hudlin is one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation. Hudlin’s latest directorial effort is SAFETY, a sports drama that just debuted on Disney Plus and is…
+ Read MoreThe latest in our series of writers unearthing hidden gems is a recommendation for an eye-opening documentary about an often unsung entertainment industry titan. Craig Lindsey Thu 24 Sep 2020 04.01 EDT The first time I saw The Black Godfather, the 2019 Netflix documentary on black entertainment giant Clarence Avant (and not…
+ Read MoreInside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s living room: Duchess offers a glimpse of their $14million Santa Barbara mansion complete with £47 candles and a VERY woke book collection with titles on race and ‘women from around the world’ Meghan Markle, 39, offered a glimpse into her $14 million Santa Barbara…
+ Read MoreHow to make a song about a living legend, according to Pharrell By Alex Suskind August 19, 2020 at 08:15 PM EDT The first time Pharrell Williams heard the name Clarence Avant, the Neptunes hitmaker was still a rising artist from Virginia Beach, playing in a band (with future N.E.R.D. members Chad Hugo…
+ Read MoreHow to make a song about a living legend, according to Pharrell By Alex Suskind August 19, 2020 at 08:15 PM EDT The first time Pharrell Williams heard the name Clarence Avant, the Neptunes hitmaker was still a rising artist from Virginia Beach, playing in a band (with future N.E.R.D. members Chad Hugo…
+ Read MoreBY REGINALD HUDLIN AS TOLD TO JACQUELINE COLEY ART BY NOMA BAR Clarence Avant was a fascinating enigma from the beginning. I mean right from the jump. I first heard about him through Andre Harrell back when I did music videos for Uptown Records. And the way everyone — Andre,…
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