Movies
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These are the Best and Worst Biblical Movies and TV Series
Ahead of the release of Jeymes Samuel's new film, 'The Book of Clarence,' we’re examining the best and worst biblical films and TV series.
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LaKeith Stanfield Talks Playing Jesus in The Book of Clarence”
The Oscar-nominated actor spoke exclusively to The Root about his new film in which he stars alongside RJ Cyler, Anna Diop, Omar Sy, Alfre Woodard and more.
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Ava DuVernay Reveals Heartbreaking, Personal Connection to Her New Film, ‘Origin’
The forthcoming film, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, is based on Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling non-fiction book, 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.'
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“Obey Your Crazy”: ‘The Book of Clarence’ Cast Shares Their 10 Commandments for Living
Stars Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Anne Diop, and director Jeymes Samuel were asked to come up with their own rules to live by.
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Congrats! Will Regina Hall’s Major New Role Spark Change for How Black Actresses Are Paid?
‘The Best Man’ star’s casting in a new film opposite Leonardo DiCaprio has generated lots of buzz and more discussion about pay equity for Black actresses.
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Is the Behind-the-Scenes Drama Hurting ‘The Color Purple’ During Movie Award Season?
With all negative press about the film’s production making headlines, can the blockbuster still find award season success?
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‘Going to Mars’ Documentary Celebrates an Older, Wiser, But Still Defiant Nikki Giovanni
The award-winning HBO documentary on the life of the legendary poet/activist premieres on Monday.
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Here Are the Black Films That Were Snubbed At the 2024 Golden Globes
Awards season once again features disappointment for high-profile Black films. Why does this keep happening?
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‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’: 5 Other ‘80s Movie Sequels We Don’t Want, And One We Desperately Need
The trailer for ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ has us examining other ‘80s movies we don’t need to revisit, and one that absolutely should be updated.
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Here’s Why Danielle Brooks Had to Go to Physical Therapy While Filming ‘The Color Purple’
Despite the unfortunate circumstance, the Tony-nominated actress previously spoke to The Root about the joy she experienced making the acclaimed film.