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Taraji P. Henson Writes Her Memoir

Taraji P. Henson Writes Her Memoir

Shadow and Act | Tambay Obenson Taraji P. Henson’s memoir, “Around the Way Girl,” hits bookstores (on- and offline) today, October 11, 2016. I have a copy of the book, which includes a chapter titled “On Being a Black Woman in Hollywood,” and which I read first, for...

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NYFF54 – Hamilton’s America Q&A

NYFF54 – Hamilton’s America Q&A

Following the world premiere of the documentary Hamilton's America at the 54th New York Film Festival, director Alex Horwitz joined Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and more on stage for a Q&A. Lin-Manuel Miranda takes us inside the making of his...

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Conversations: Genevieve Nnaji and Kunle Afolayan

Conversations: Genevieve Nnaji and Kunle Afolayan

A Conversation with Genevieve Nnaji and Kunle Afolayan As we mark this year’s City to City: Lagos programme, we welcome director Kunle Afolayan and superstar actor-singer Genevieve Nnaji for a conversation about Nigeria’s vibrant film industry and the international...

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Will the Naija New Wave Please Stand Up?

Will the Naija New Wave Please Stand Up?

from Shadow & Act | Olu Yomi Ososanya Nollywood. We all know the story; well, most of us; ok, maybe a few. A business man with a shop full of blank VHS tapes (look it up kids) decided that he wanted to do something with them, and had the epiphany to make a film....

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An Interview with Director Zeresenay Mehari

An Interview with Director Zeresenay Mehari

Shadow & Act | Nijla Mumin There’s a scene in Zeresenay Berhane Mehari’s feature film debut “Difret,” where several men swoop in, riding horses and abruptly kidnap 14-year-old Hirut (Tizita Hagere) as she walks home from school. There’s something very masculine...

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Interview: Euzhan Palcy, Candid & Comprehensive

Interview: Euzhan Palcy, Candid & Comprehensive

Shadow & Act | Martine Jean Festival de Cannes 2013: for the first time in its history, the festival hosted a Caribbean extravaganza on the beach. Caribbean Zouk music filled the air. The band played on even as rain drops fell. Euzhan Palcy emerged from the crowd,...

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Conversations: Nia Long

Conversations: Nia Long

Career retrospective with Nia Long. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety. Since making her film debut in John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated film, “Boyz In The Hood,” Nia Long continues to cultivate a versatile resume in both film and television. On the big screen, Long...

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