14 Films That Matter at Sundance
Sundance 2013: 14 Black Films That Matter From a feature on Oscar Grant to a doc on Anita Hill, this year's movies are profound and poignant. julie.walker01/17/2013 - 00:54
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Sundance 2013: George Tillman Jr. Talks 'The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete' The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete director says he's glad Sundance gives offbeat films a chance....
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Isaiah Washington at Sundance: 'Blue Caprice' Star Talks DC Sniper, Career Comeback The ex-Grey's Anatomy star talks of a career U-turn with a meaty role as the D.C. sniper in Blue Caprice....
View ArticleGauging Post-Sundance Success Ain't Easy
Black Films at Sundance: Which Ones Get Distribution Deals? Fruitvale, a film about Oscar Grant's shooting, got a distribution deal. But what about the rest? julie.walkerFruitvale, a film about Oscar...
View ArticleTrayvon's Dad Declares 'Hoods Up Day'
Trayvon Martin Vigil: His Dad Declares 'Hoods Up Day' julie.walkerOn a sad anniversary, here's what he, Sybrina Fulton and Jamie Foxx said in New York City.(The Root) -- On the one-year anniversary of...
View ArticleRemembering Trayvon 1 Year Later
Trayvon Martin Anniversary: Parents Hold Vigil in Union Square The teen's parents, along with actor Jamie Foxx, held a vigil at New York City's Union Square. julie.walkerThe teen's parents, along with...
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Ray Kelly Tells Activists Stop and Frisk Is 'Lifesaving' At the Rev. Al Sharpton's annual conference in New York City, Ray Kelly told activists the practice is also lawful. julie.walkerAt the Rev. Al...
View ArticleEx-NBA Star: 'I Took an Innocent Life, Too'
Ex-NBA Star to Tracy Martin: 'I Took an Innocent Life, Too' At the Rev. Al Sharpton's NYC gathering, Jayson Williams told Trayvon Martin's dad that he understood his pain. julie.walkerAt the Rev. Al...
View ArticleMLK III Marches in Memphis to Honor Dad
Martin Luther King III Honors MLK: Still Fighting for Labor Unions Forty-five years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, his son tells The Root why he's still fighting for unions....
View ArticleRichard Pryor Created Laughter From Pain
Omit the Logic: Richard Pryor Documentary Sheds Light on His Legacy In a new documentary, Dave Chappelle, Whoopi Goldberg and others discuss the comedian's legacy. julie.walkerIn a new documentary,...
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