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Put ’em up, PROVOKRs. There is a new sheriff in town, and it’s Netflix’s The Harder They Fall, a western with an all-Black, star-studded cast. One look at this lineup will have you begging for an earlier release date: Jonathan … Continued
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February is Black History Month, and to celebrate those working in Hollywood, PROVOKR has put together a top-tier list of movies to watch this weekend. Black lives on screen are there to educate, celebrate and increase visibility. Sure, these filmmakers … Continued
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On the night of February 25, 1964 Muhammed Ali, then still known as Cassius Clay, made history when he beat Sonny Liston to win the world heavyweight championship title. Regina King’s feature film directorial debut, written by Kemp Powers who … Continued
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Cinema about Black Americans has largely been comprised of slave narratives or stories that position their Black characters as secondary props in a white savior narrative. And of course, barring a few exceptions, most of these films have been directed … Continued
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Regina King, the actor known for her roles in projects such as If Beale Street Could Talk and Watchmen, has now made her feature film directorial debut with One Night in Miami. The movie tells a fictional account of legends … Continued
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You never know who will win an Emmy in a given year, but for the virtual broadcast of the 2020 awards ceremony, everyone knew Regina King would give a speech. Her role in HBO’s Watchmen was undoubtedly the best for … Continued
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THE HARDER THEY FALL Starring “Lovecraft Country’s” Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, and Regina King, “The Harder They Fall” is a magnetic new addition to the Western canon. Refocusing the lens on Black legends of the Old American West, first-time feature … Continued