#Blackfilm

[theneptunianmind]

[importantbluebirdpoetry]

images from love jones (1997)

[ohjustkreat]

So the show/webtoons I’m working on is called Dark Roots. It’s about a young black queer southern woman who finds out she is a werewolf…and maybe something more? Reblog, like, comment if you’d give it a watch!

[stand0vtsthoughts]

Dave Chappelle's  Block Party 

By far this has been my favorite film shown in my Black Film class. One thing about me is I am a big hip hop head. If I'm listening to any genre of music it's hip hop! What Dave Chappelle brought to his block party was the original hip hop. From the crowd, to the performers, to the styles, to the energy! My favorite part of this documentary is when Dave went on a trip around his hometown in Ohio to gather individuals to invite them to his Block party he was having in Brooklyn, especially when he stopped to talk to the band. It hit a little harder because the band members were mainly black and to give a young black boy or black girl an opportunity like performing in brooklyn for Dave’s event is such a blessing. Something important that stood out to me was the golden ticket(s) that Dave carried around to give to the people he personally invited. I found it interesting that Dave connected it to “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory '' golden ticket idea. The happiness that the ticket brought to certain people really brought light to the film, on top of being personally invited by the legend himself, Dave Chappelle. 

Adding on, I wanted to comment on the style of this black film. I know in class it caused a discrepancy because i guess it just wasn't interesting to some- like it was pointless-the film didn't have any meaning to them which everyone does has their own opinions. Personally I feel the documentary style of this film made it feel more real and believable to a certain degree. Like it actually happened in American history and it wasn’t  scripted or staged. Even down to the scene of J.Cole in the crowd made it more believable because at that time J.Cole wasn't as big as he is now. Also, this style captures real responses, real dialogue, real interactions, real reactions, and real people! As a black person this film brought a lot of joy and smiles to see that Dave can bring people together in another medium other than comedy shows. Overall my rating for this film is a 11/10-must watch!!

[fivealivefilms]

HOORAY! I would like to #congratulate all of the #nominees for this year's EMMYS AWARDS! GOODNESS! Exciting, indeed! Please continue to support all types of productions, from the small screen to the big one! #blackfilm #blackfilmmakers #followmenow #filmmaker #film #cinema

[niketaw]

As Black History celebration month closes, I salute the beauty and all that is good about our culture today, all year, and beyond. I hope you enjoy this photo courtesy of Google as much as I did. The entire post is on my blog link in bio #blackandproud #blackhistory #culture #theblackchurch #blackhistorymonth #blackart #blackcreatives #blackwriters #blackfilm #blacktheater #blackownedbusiness (at Black History EVERY DAY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpPDib8Mp40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[twotrey23]

Next #movie screening at #PanAfricanFilmFestival @paffnow ... #ANashvilleLegacy premiere. #AndreaLewis @andrealewis #PoochHall @iampoochhall #RogerBobb @bobbcatfilms #PAFF2023 #PAFF31 #PAFFReimagined #film #cinema #movies #films #filmfestival #festival #PanAfrican #AfricanFilm #BlackFilm #BlackFilmmakers #BlackFilmsMatter #Mahogany @hallmarkmahogany @hallmarkmovie (at Cinemark Baldwin Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0yf9uJ_Im/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[russelllamon]

[jonitadavisposts]

The most complete list of the films written, directed, and starring my beautiful Black people. The article comes with links to more information, including showtimes and ticket info. Check it out. Tell us what films you are looking forward to! @tamjones1 has already hyped Young. Wild. Free. We can't wait to see it! Link to The Black Cape, and this article is in the bio. #linkinbio @sundanceorg @theblackcapemag #sundance2023 #blackfilm #blacksundance #blackhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CnBwVpqOxiR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theneptunianmind]

[importantbluebirdpoetry]

Nov 28

theswankyempath

Jan 11, 2022

images from love jones (1997)

[thefstate]

MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE a four-part series from executive producer, host and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In this latest series from the acclaimed Harvard scholar and documentarian, Gates and directors Stacey L. Holman @butterflyslh and Shayla Harris @shayjoy, chronicle the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people beyond the reach of the “white gaze.” The series recounts the establishment of the Prince Hall Masons in 1775 through the formation of all-Black towns and business districts, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, destinations for leisure, and the social media phenomenon of Black Twitter. Gates sits with noted scholars, politicians, cultural leaders, and old friends to discuss this world behind the color line and what it looks like today. MAKING BLACK AMERICA takes viewers into an extraordinary world that showcases Black people's ability to collectively prosper, defy white supremacy and define Blackness in ways that transformed America itself. Premieres Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18 and 25. Music: New Horizons Musician: Rafael Krux Site: https://filmmusic.io/song/5458-new-horizons- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license #pbs #thefstate #thefstatemagazine #thefstatemagdotcom #thefstatemag #thefstatecreatives #tvseries #blackdocumentary #blackdocumentaries #blackfilmmaker #blackfilm @pbs @thefstatemagazine @thefstate @iamezrajones (at PBS) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGnpNvvAUq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fivealivefilms]

I've always want to affirm the importance of #education, especially to students of #color. In 2013, I worked with New York Times #bestsellingauthor Brenda Jackson to #produce/#direct a #video that celebrated her involvement and support of FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, a #historic #HBCU located in Miami. Check it out! I'm so proud of the result.

[trascapades]

🎬✨️ #ArtIsAWeapon Happy 45th Anniversary to this classic Black film! I still watch #TheWiz whenever it's on TV.

I am looking forward to the Broadway musical revival at the Marquis Theater in April 2024.

Reposted from @musicsermon 45 years ago [October 24, 1978] The Wiz, Sydney Lumet's Berry Gordy-produced vision for the reimagined version of The Wizard of Oz - now a massive cult classic - opened in theaters... and flopped at the box office.

Gordy had pitched Universal pictures so heavily on the adaptation of the immensely successful Broadway musical that the studio didn't set a budget, and the movie only earned 13M in initial release against 24M in costs. (About 61M box office against an appx 110M budget by today's numbers)

A not small portion of that budget can be seen in the infamous Emerald City sequence, shot at the (then still newish and shiny) World Trade Center

400 dancers and models (including supermodel Iman and the legendary Bethann Hardison).

1200 costumes - 3 changes each.

Designs by Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Mary McFadden, Ralph Lauren, Halston, Norma Kamali, furriers Alixandre and Ben Kahn and others.

22 playback speakers.

385 crew members.

4 shoot nights.

1 gold piano-playing Quincy Jones (The Wiz was the beginning of Q and Michael's relationship).

When you wanna talk about something being ahead of its time, we can pull this scene. Lumet wanted the segment to be all about “status and style," Black opulence before we were using the phrase.

It was the most expensive shoot ever at WTC.

#TheWiz #QuincyJones #BlackFilms #BlackGirlMovieGeeks

[twotrey23]

Next #movie screening at #PanAfricanFilmFestival @paffnow ... #RyeLane . #DavidJonsson @davidjonsson__ #VivianOparah @vivianforever_ #RaineAllenMiller @raineallenmiller #PAFF2023 #PAFF31 #PAFFReimagined #film #cinema #movies #films #filmfestival #festival #PanAfrican #AfricanFilm #BlackFilm #BlackFilmmakers #BlackFilmsMatter @searchlightpics (at Cinemark Baldwin Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0gcc8P5GM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[russelllamon]

spotted. black & white.