Reflections, Perceptions and Misconceptions of Black Culture in Film
Release Date: 5/16/21 – Series Premiere; Starz Genre: Comedy/Drama Rating: NR Director(s): Jenée LaMarque, Justin Tipping, Nastaran Dibai, Millicent Shelton. Studio(s): Lionsgate Television, Starz! Cast: Amber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb, Corbin Reid. Story: The Harlem-set series follows a group of 30-something Black women – Whitney (Amber Stevens West), Ella (Andrea Bordeaux), Renee (Bresha Webb) and…
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Status: Filming Genre: Drama Director: Steve Shill Studio(s): Pitch Black Development, LLC, BET+ Story: All the Queen’s Men is a drama series being developed by Tyler Perry Studios for the BET+ streaming service. The series is based on the book Ladies Night and centers around the life of Marilyn ‘Madam’ DeVille. Madam is a fierce businesswoman…
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Release Date: 3/21/21; National Geographic Genre: Biography Rating: TV-14 Director: Anthony Hemingway Studio(s): EUE / Sokolow, Fox 21 Television Studios, Imagine Television, MWM Studios, National Geographic Channel Cast: Cynthia Erivo (Aretha Franklin), Shaian Jordan (Little Re, young Aretha), Courtney B. Vance (C. L. Franklin), David Cross (Jerry Wexler), Malcolm Barrett (Ted White), Patrice Covington (Erma…
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Release Date: 3/18/21; SXSW & 4/9/21; Amazon Prime – Series premiere Genre: Drama/Horror (Limited TV Series) Studio(s): Hillman Grad, Sony Pictures Television, Vertigo Entertainment, Amazon Studios Cast: Deborah Ayorinde (Lucky Emory), Ashley Thomas (Henry Emory), Shahadi Wright Joseph (Ruby Emory), Melody Hurd (Gracie Emory), Ryan Kwanten (George Bell). Story: Them is a limited anthology series that explores…
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Release Date: 2/28/21; TV One Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Tamara Bass Studio(s): Swirl Films, TV One Running Time: Unknown Cast: Keri Hilson (Mykah), Deborah Joy Winans (Jeanné), Redaric Williams (Michael), Jasmine Burke (Aisha), Kaye Singleton (Amma) and Rainey Branch (Lisa). Story: Based on the eponymous book penned by award-winning author and media personality Demetria L. Lucas,…
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Release Date: 2/13/20; Lifetime Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Director: Seth Jarrett Studio(s): Lifetime Running Time: Unknown Cast: Meagan Good (Jade), Chiké Okonkwo (Ed), La’Myia Good (Leigh) Story: On the surface it seems Jade (Meagan Good) has it all, a successful marketing career, a husband admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote…
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