The 23rd Twin Cities Black Film Festival runs Oct. 10–12, with screenings at the Capri Theatre and Hotel Indigo. Founder Natalie Morrow spotlights a packed slate of Black filmmakers and says this year doubles as a crucial fundraiser to power the festival’s future.
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Black Europe Film Festival debuts in Twin Cities
The Black Europe Film Festival of Minneapolis/Saint Paul will showcase Afro-European cinema across 24 countries, celebrating Black artistic excellence and amplifying voices that challenge dominant narratives of race, migration, and belonging.
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The Purple Current honors Prince’s diverse and enduring legacy
Minnesota Public Radio’s (MPR) The Current now has a new 24-hour stream dedicated to Prince’s rich musical legacy. The new stream, Purple Current, launched at 12:01 am on Friday, April 6 and joins Local Current (all-Minnesota music), Radio Heartland (acoustic, American and roots music) and Rock the Cradle (music for kids) — all four streams are […]
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Capri plans will reclaim and expand its presence in North Mpls
More space, programs, and a safe place for young people It’s been a long time coming, nearly two decades, but the highly anticipated renovation of community cornerstone the Capri Theater is in the offing. The plan is to construct an addition to the Plymouth Christian Youth Center site at 2210 Oliver Ave. North in Minneapolis. The construction […]
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Untold stories of ‘Purple Rain’
It’s been about two weeks since the news broke of Prince’s unexpected and sudden death. Last weekend the MSR attended one of an estimated 700 screenings of the late musician’s iconic Purple Rain across the country.