The Top 7 Most Talked About Films Showcased at the Pan-African Film Festival
Film festivals that are centered on Black directors and Black owned production companies are becoming more and more prominent, fortunately. The Pan-African Film Festival gave the spotlight to the talents and films of African Americans. One of the most talked about films was Vipaka, which stars Forest Whitaker, Anthony Mackie, Sanaa Lathan, Nicole Ari Parker and Mike Epps. The aforementioned [...]
Paris Exhibition Explores History of ‘Human Zoos’
(TheGrio.com)—A fascinating exhibition in Paris explores the history of so-called “human zoos,” predominately from Africa, which were the objects of curiosity and fascination in a bygone era. On view at the famous Quai Branly Museum, it tells the story of the men, women and children, who were shipped to Europe and showcased like zoo animals [...]