Real, Raw, Rapid Fire = I Am Richard Pryor | SXSW ’19
Before Dave Chapelle walked off The Chapelle Show, Richard Pryor walked offstage in Vegas because he grew weary of doing “white bread comedy.” Pryor’s comedy and his delivery would never…
Lupita Nyong’o is Queen of Horror with Little Monsters and US at SXSW |SXSW ’19
I know, I know. I have said numerous times that I don’t do horror and yet I have screened Hereditary, Get Out, US and Little Monsters in less than a…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Runs Emotional Race to Knock Down The House
Knock down The House made me proud I live in a country where women have the freedom to pursue any type of professional we choose. The road isn't always easy…
Gabourey Sidibe is Edgy Heart of Gold Nurse in Come As You Are|SXSW ’19
This film will make you pause for the cause when you consider how frustrating it must be to do something that able bodied people take for granted. Have you ever…
Pahokee Tale of Hope and Crushed Dreams|SXSW ‘19
Pahokee touched my heart because it reminded me of just how fleeting and precious life can be when you are young, idealistic with your whole world ahead of you. Yet,…
Processing the WTF*ck Factor of Jordan Peele’s US | SXSW ’19
Peele is following in the footsteps of Oscar winner Barry Jenkins by having his sophomore film knock it out of the park!!! At the end of the day, US is…
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Sundance ‘19: Toni Morrison Doc Insightful and Inspiring
Howard University was my introduction to a few things. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded on that campus and Toni Morrison (a fellow Bison) would become my literary guru. Toni’s writing’s…
On The Basis of Sex Honors Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
It wasn't long ago women weren't allowed to vote, let alone run for political office, pursue a legal career or become a Supreme Court Justice. Ruth Bader Ginsburg defied the…
JINN Uncovers Insecurity, Religion and Embracing One’s Unique Self
In the age of social media, it’s easy to become jealous or feel inadequate when you look at one’s IG, Twitter or Snapchat posts. It’s even easier to have the…
Are you “Unlovable?” Charlene duGuzman Tackles Addiction with Humor
During SXSW Mark Duplass debuted a comedic film directed by Suzy Yoonessi and written by Duplass, Sarah Adina Smith and the film's star Charlene duGuzman. deGuzman's real-life love/sex addiction is…
