These 10 films, including The Brutalist, Conclave, Daughters, Emilia Pérez, Monkey Man, No Other Land, The Piano Lesson, Sugarcane, Saturday Night, and Sing Sing, are all excellent examples of cinema that explore themes of redemption, redemption, and redemption, and are all worth watching.
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Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ sequel: A gripping mixture of history and fabrication
Ridley Scott’s epic film Gladiator: The Sequel tells the story of a young warrior named Lucius, who fights for revenge against the Roman Empire, while scheming nobles and conspirators plot to seize power.
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The Food That Fuels: Ed Porter Shines a Spotlight on the Heart of America’s Food Supply
The Food That Fuels is a short documentary by Ed Porter that explores the intricate world of farming and sustainability in California’s San Joaquin Valley, highlighting the generational farming families, cutting-edge researchers, and communities that depend on this fertile land.
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Wes Andre Goodrich’s MEAL TICKET: A Thrilling Story on the Road to the Oscars
Wes Andre Goodrich’s short film MEAL TICKET, which explores the tension between personal values and professional ambition, has been selected for the 97th Academy Awards and is a testament to the power of authentic Black storytelling.
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Anthony Robles’ inspiring journey to NCAA championship as a one-legged wrestler
Anthony Robles, a one-legged wrestler, overcomes adversity and becomes a champion, inspiring others with his determination and resilience.
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande shine in Wicked film adaptation
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in the fantastical and enchanting film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, which explores the backstory of the two witches Glinda and Elphaba, and the persecution of animals, with a strong message about the evils of fascism and racism.
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Drama explores grief, loss and mental illness among Black youth
Maxie Rockymore, a retired child foster care manager, has written and directed “Fresh Cut,” a coming-of-age drama exploring grief, loss and mental illness among Black youth, which will debut at the Twin Cities Black Film Festival.
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Twin Cities Black Film Festival rolls on—as does its founder
Natalie Morrow, founder of the Twin Cities Black Film Festival, is attending this year’s event in a wheelchair after suffering a stroke, while the festival continues to showcase the best in cinema from around the world.
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Emmy-nominated actor John Amos, star of ‘Good Times,’ passes away at 84
John Amos, a pioneering television star and Emmy-nominated actor, passed away at the age of 84 due to natural causes.
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A watchlist highlighting the good, bad and ugly in U.S. politics
This watchlist highlights the political careers of Shirley Chisolm, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Anita Hill and more.
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Twin Cities Exclusive Showing: ‘Paris Three’
Three brave young girls in Paris, Ky. stood up against segregation in 1961 by sitting at a bus station diner’s counter, leading to their arrest and the first Black cashier being hired in the city’s history.
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Movie Review: ‘The Deliverance’
Lee Daniels’ latest horror/thriller, “The Deliverance,” fails to deliver on the promise of a good fright film due to its lackluster special effects and melodramatic family dynamics.
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Screening of ‘Purple Rain’ at Target Center to celebrate film’s 40th anniversary
Target Center is hosting a screening of the iconic film “Purple Rain” on July 27 to celebrate its 40th Anniversary.
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Summer of 2024 promises diverse mix of movies and stars
The Summer of 2024 promises a variety of highly anticipated big-screen releases, from the classic summer blockbusters to biopics and horror films.
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Minneapolis St. Paul Film Society announces large slate of films for upcoming festival
The 43rd annual Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) returns to The Main Cinema in Northeast Minneapolis, featuring over 200 films from around the world.
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Biofilm celebrates Shirley Chisolm: A trailblazer in American politics
Shirley Chisolm: A Political Warrior is a bio/drama/history film that chronicles the first Black woman to run for president and her journey to the White House.
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‘For the Moon’ short based on astronaut Ronald McNair’s life premieres as part of AfroPop series
Nile Price’s award-winning short film ‘For The Moon’ premieres on March 18 as part of the Black Public Media AfroPop Digital Shorts series.
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Standouts at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival featured a variety of standout films, including ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes,’ ‘Freaky Tales,’ ‘Rob Peace,’ ‘Luther: Never Too Much,’ and more.
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REVIEW: ‘Io Capitano’ offers a poignant and illuminating look at the migrant experience
Italian writer/director Matteo Garrone’s poignant parable “Io Capitano” explores the difficult journey thousands of sub-Saharan refugees make to the EU, with stunning visuals and an empowering character arc.
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Celebrate Black History Month with these 25 essential movies
A list of must-see movies for Black History Month and how to view them.