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2019 Tribeca Film Festival: How Does it Feel to Make a Comeback After 14 Years? Devil's Pie – D'Angelo Explores Just That
“What feeds your soul?” D’Angelo asks. For him, it’s God. It’s Yahweh. And for any fan who wonders why an artist decided to take a 14-year-long hiatus at the height of his career, maybe the answer rests in his gut—maybe, even with the superfluous reinforcement, he was starving. Directed by Carine Bijlsma, the documentary Devil’s…
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Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker John Singleton Dead at 51
Director, screenwriter and producer John Singleton has died at the age of 51. Deadline reports the filmmaker died peacefully on Monday, surrounded by family and friends at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. “We want to thank the amazing doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital for their expert care and kindness and we again want thank all…
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2019 Tribeca Film Festival: In Living Color Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary by Telling the Origin Story of Its Catchy Theme Song
It’s been 25 years since the series finale of In Living Color aired (in 1994), and it’s still as vibrant and relevant as ever. At the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, show creator and star Keenen Ivory Wayans was in the building, as well as popular costars Tommy Davidson, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans, and David Alan…
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Report: Family Plans to Take John Singleton Off Life Support [Updated]
Despite earlier reports to the contrary, John Singleton appears to be holding on. Early Monday morning, a few outlets reported Singleton had died. However, his publicist, Shannon Barr confirmed to USA TODAY, shortly thereafter, that earlier reports stating the Academy Award-nominated director had died were “inaccurate.” Barr noted Singleton is currently on life support. Additionally,…
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2019 Tribeca Film Festival: Shaolin Meets Steinbeck in Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men
RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB), Inspectah Deck, Raekwon the Chef, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Masta Killa and Cappadonna … with all those names, Wu-Tang Clan really is the Earth Wind & Fire of hip-hop, and now, they have a docuseries. And it’s definitely one to check out, y’all. Whether you’re a longtime fan…
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John Singleton Reportedly in a Coma After Suffering Stroke; Celebrities Offer Prayers on Social Media
Due to complications from a stroke on April 17, director, screenwriter and producer John Singleton is reportedly in a coma. Deadline reports that Singleton’s mother, Sheila Ward, has filed for a conservatorship. According to the court documents reportedly filed on Thursday, Singleton is “currently hospitalized in a coma and is unable to provide for his…
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2019 Tribeca Film Festival: The Apollo Provides a Soul-Stirring Tribute to the Iconic Sanctuary for Blackness
The 18th Tribeca Film Festival invited its attendees to the beautiful blackness of Harlem for its opening night film, The Apollo. Naturally, the documentary screening was held at its namesake theater. I had the honor of attending opening night, and by extension, I had the honor of stepping into The Apollo Theater for the very…
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Exclusive Clip: Politics and Classism Collide as The Red Line's Emayatzy Corinealdi and Glynn Turman Face Off
This weekend, CBS will be taking its audience on a ride down Chicago’s Red Line in its appropriately titled series, The Red Line. From the series’ press release: The Red Line follows three Chicago families as they journey toward hope and healing after an unarmed African American doctor is shot by a white cop. The…
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The Root’s Guide to the 10 Blackest Experiences of the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival
Hot damn ho, here we go again. It’s about time for the Tribeca Film Festival, and because you’re here, you know the best way to experience a festival is the blackest way. This year, I’m taking over for editor Angela Helm, who usually has y’all covered for the blackest experiences of what she has dubbed…
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Watch: See You Yesterday, Produced By Spike Lee, Tackles the Blackest Instance of Wanting To Turn Back Time
“If I could go back and fix it, I would.” How many instances did you utter that phrase to yourself or out loud to a friend or family member? This phrase may have been in response to anything ranging from a bad grade on a test or saying (or doing) something hurtful to someone you…
