On May 31, 2010, filmmaker Iara Lee (director of the Cultures of Resistance Network) was on the Mavi Marmara, part of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, when the boat was attacked by Israeli military forces. The flotilla was an effort to bring humanitarian aid to the illegally blockaded Gaza Strip, and the largest boat in the flotilla was the Mavi Marmara. In the early morning … [Read more...] about 10th Anniversary of Israeli Attack on the Mavi Marmara (Gaza Freedom Flotilla); Live Online Discussion With Filmmaker lara Lee May 30, 2020
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CBS Unveils 2020-2021 Primetime Lineup; 3 New Series Join 23 Returning Shows
CBS has unveiled its new 2020-2021 primetime programming lineup featuring one new comedy, two new dramas and 23 returning series. Additional new series will be announced at a later date. For 2019-2020, the Network finished #1 for the 12th straight season, winning 17 of the past 18 seasons. The two new shows for fall include the comedy B POSITIVE, from award-winning … [Read more...] about CBS Unveils 2020-2021 Primetime Lineup; 3 New Series Join 23 Returning Shows
ALESTORM Releases New Single & Official Video “Fannybaws”
Watch the new video for “Fannybaws” here: … [Read more...] about ALESTORM Releases New Single & Official Video “Fannybaws”
Ashleigh Banfield Joins Court TV as Special Contributor
One of television's top legal journalists, Ashleigh Banfield, will join Court TV as a special contributor, appearing nightly on Court TV's live primetime show seen weeknights at 8:00 p.m. ET starting tonight. Banfield, a popular host on the original Court TV, will join anchors Vinnie Politan, Julie Grant and Ted Rowlands in discussing the legal news of the day. "Ashleigh's … [Read more...] about Ashleigh Banfield Joins Court TV as Special Contributor
New Short Film “FRAME OF MIND: ELEVATE” Honors Transgender Day of Visibility
In celebration of annual Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), March 31st, Director and Photographer Braden Summers proudly announces the release of "FRAME OF MIND: Elevate," a new short film celebrating the resilience, joy and perseverance of the trans community, entirely shot in a single frame and one take. Summer's latest project, the single-frame short film features a … [Read more...] about New Short Film “FRAME OF MIND: ELEVATE” Honors Transgender Day of Visibility
Will Briannagh D’s Hit Song “Grateful” Surpass Cardi B’s Coronavirus Song?
Briannagh D may be just 18 years old, but she’s not letting that stop her from spreading awareness about the importance of self-quarantining during the coronavirus outbreak to the youthful ears of her large teenage following. Her new single “Grateful” uses lyrics such as “it’s a privilege just to breathe,” reminding us of how many lives that have been taken from COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Will Briannagh D’s Hit Song “Grateful” Surpass Cardi B’s Coronavirus Song?
‘Making a Murderer’ Lawyers Debut Gripping New Podcast Series: ‘Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions’
Why do innocent people confess to crimes they did not commit? On Feb. 19, Lava for Good Podcasts, the team behind the hugely popular podcast Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom, debuts a powerful new audio series that explores – and answers – this question, which lies at the heart of hundreds of wrongful convictions. Hosted by Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin, … [Read more...] about ‘Making a Murderer’ Lawyers Debut Gripping New Podcast Series: ‘Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions’
Donald Dankwa Brooks Winner of Scriptwriter Competition to Bring Real Perspectives on Criminal Justice to the Classroom
During the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, Strayer University, in partnership with The Blackhouse Foundation — a leading voice working to elevate and increase the number of diverse voices in filmmaking — announced the winner of ScriptED, a nationwide competition to discover a talented, up-and-coming scriptwriter who can help bring real perspectives to Strayer’s Criminal … [Read more...] about Donald Dankwa Brooks Winner of Scriptwriter Competition to Bring Real Perspectives on Criminal Justice to the Classroom
SPIKE LEE to Receive the Toronto Black Film Festival's 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award + 75 Films from 20 Countries
The 8th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), presented by TD Bank in collaboration with Global News, has announced the official program and events lineup running February 12 - 17, 2020. The Toronto Black Film Festival is honoured to present SPIKE LEE, Cannes Film Festival's first Black Jury President, with the Toronto Black Film Festival's 2020 … [Read more...] about SPIKE LEE to Receive the Toronto Black Film Festival's 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award + 75 Films from 20 Countries
Celebrities, Sports Teams, Athletes, Churches and Major Corporations Champion “Just Mercy,” the Acclaimed Film About Real-Life Hero Bryan Stevenson, Starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson
With the nationwide release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Just Mercy,” a growing list of luminaries, sports teams, faith leaders and global corporations have come out in support of the film through theatre buyouts. The film, which opened in limited release on Christmas Day, has struck a chord with critics and moviegoers, earning an exceedingly rare A+ CinemaScore in addition to … [Read more...] about Celebrities, Sports Teams, Athletes, Churches and Major Corporations Champion “Just Mercy,” the Acclaimed Film About Real-Life Hero Bryan Stevenson, Starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson