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AFI DOCS: Malaysian Filmmakers Spotlight St. Louis Superman Bruce Franks
Two major events happened on August 9th. Michael Brown was shot dead in Ferguson and the son of Bruce Franks, Jr. (King) was born. Activist. Father. Rapper. On Election Day,…
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AFI DOCS: Mike Wallace Doc Pulls No Punches About Legendary Newsman
What was surprising to discover through the Mike Wallace Is Here doc screening at AFI DOCS is this legendary newsman began his broadcast career as an actor pitching cigarettes in…
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Rise and Fall of Legendary Designer Halston is Riveting
When one recalls the classic fashion pillbox hats of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, of course the name Halston comes to mind immediately. Â It was that iconic hat that put…
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Clarence Avant IS The Black Godfather of Hollywood on Netflix
Imagine Janet Jackson's signature sound without the beats of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Imagine if Soul Train had been buried by a Dick Clark knockoff. Â Imagine The Fresh Prince…
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Charleston Shooting Doc Emanuel is Lesson in Forgiveness
Random shootings were once an event that seemed outside of our realm, as these things didn't happen in America. Â Now, it's a daily occurrence at schools, gas stations, churches street…
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Aliens Steal the Show with Men In Black: International
Was excited to this chapter for three reasons - Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Director F. Gary Gray. Â It was very timely to make the duo half female proving…
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Vulnerability, Prowess and Brilliance of Pavarotti Captured in New Documentary
We are given a front row seat to our own personal concert thanks to the brilliantly crafted direction of Ron Howard. Howard masterfully weaves his Pavarotti's signature song 'Nessun Dorma'…
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Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling Perfect Duo in Late Night
Women are basically non-existent when it comes to late night television hosts.  That landscape has been dominated with men for decades starting  all the way back to Jack Paar (Original…
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Will Smith is a Delighfully, Jiggy Genie in Disney’s Live Action Aladdin
I want go on record right here and now saying that the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air did his thang, his way, with his own unique stamp infusing humor, charm, hip-hop,…
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Immigration Lead Character of The Sun is Also a Star
I was in love and looking to expand my career by moving from New York City to Los Angeles. Â The relationship I was involved in at the time was strained…
