Viola Davis just became the most-nominated Black actress for Best Actress at the Oscars for her role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Her performance as the titular character alongside the late Chadwick Boseman was one of the best of the … Continued

In Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom tensions come to a boiling point for a group of African-American musicians during an afternoon recording session. While the band awaits the arrival of their lead vocalist Ma “Mother of the Blues” Rainey (Viola Davis), … Continued

If one were to give a required course in America’s struggle with racism it  should include this double feature. Both films are absolute winners in being immensely provoking and both are masters of storytelling. To Kill a Mockingbird is one … Continued

2020 has certainly been a strange year for movies. With the coronavirus pandemic closing theaters, there’s been a significant halt in movie releases. Many are now pushed back to 2021, and some studios are releasing films on demand. We can … Continued

Left behind is a legacy that is ironic and bittersweet.  The actor who paved the way for black heroes in modern-day features will play another prominent historical figure, and it is a film produced by his idol.  Ma Rainey’s Black … Continued

Chadwick Boseman died in late August, at 43, after a private battle with colon cancer. Though the bulk of his career only spanned twelve years, Boseman left us with iconic, groundbreaking performances. He centered voices of color and advocated to … Continued

In Spike Lee’s new Netflix movie, Da 5 Bloods, four African-American Vietnam War veterans return to Vietnam searching for their fallen squad leader and buried treasure. When they get there, they realize that they will have to contend with the … Continued

In Spike Lee’s new Netflix movie, Da 5 Bloods, four African American Vietnam War vets return to Vietnam in search of both their fallen squad leader and buried treasure. Upon their return, they realize that they will not only have … Continued