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Celine Boom talks Netflix’s “Dance 100” (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Celine Boom, to talk Netflix new series ‘Dance 100’. BOOM talked about her start in dance, choreography as a Brooklynette, and dancing around the world. The new original competition series, “Dance 100”, premiered Friday, March 17, 2023. Check out the interview and let us know what you think! Watch the ‘Dance […] More

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Sundance 2023 | ‘KOKOMO CITY’

I was interested in ‘KOKOMO CITY’ because I’d been familiar with Harris Doran’s work from his Sundance 2022 film ‘F^¢K ’€M R!GHT B@¢K‘. I was delighted to see that Sundance 2023 would bring that he was involved in ‘KOKOMO CITY’, and I was excited to watch D Smith’s directorial debut. This documentary captures the lives […] More

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Sundance 2023 | Little Richard: I Am Everything

Little Richard spent a life enduring abuse and feeling under appreciated. As an openly queer artist, he took the world by storm inventing rock n’ roll as we’ve come to know it. Premiering at Sundance 2023 is ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’. Academy Award–nominated and Emmy-winning producer and director Lisa Cortés committed to a film […] More

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On Director/Writer Bimpé Fageyinbo
By Michael A. Gonzales

“Boju Weyín” (2022) is a cinematic meditation on life, art and love inspired by filmmaker Bimpé Fageyinbo’s 2010 autobiographical poetry book “so maybe that’s the bee’s weakness. Fageyinbo delivers a stunning short film that mixes memoir and poetics with arty images that interpret both the romance and solitude of the protagonist. While “Boju Weyín” can […] More

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Matt Barnes & Joslyn Rose Lyons – (R)evolution (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with NBA Champion Matt Barnes, and award winning filmmaker Joslyn Rose Lyons to talk (R)evolution, an eight-part anthology series that gives fans a glimpse into the lives of their favorite athletes. The documentary dives deep into Barnes beginnings, challenges his villain narrative, and also shows the various ways he […] More

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Demetria Obilor talks Viral Fame, Journalism, Revolt TV’s ‘Black Girl Stuff’ & More! (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with dynamic television personality Demetria Obilor who went viral globally after a viewer bullied her for being shapely while reporting traffic. She continued to command attention for her confidence in wearing her natural hair. Obilor is a trained journalist and co-hosts the all new Gen Z focused Revolt TV […] More

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Aurin Squire Talks ‘The Good Fight’

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Co-Executive Producer Aurin Squire to talk about the final season of ‘The Good Fight’. Squire spoke about his journey as a journalist, playwright, and screenwriter. He offered valuable insight into the writing process and much more. Season six premiered Thursday, Sept. 8, with 10 all-new episodes dropping weekly on […] More

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Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, and Jeremy Piven talk ‘The System’ (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, and Jeremy Piven about their latest project ‘The System’ out in theaters on Friday, October 28th, 2022. Gibson is a producer for the project which also stars Lil’ Yachty. The actors talk about the corruption that exists in the prison system, filming the movie in […] More

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Christopher Frierson and Shan Nicholson talk ‘The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast’ (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona talks ‘The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast’ with Shan Nicholson and Christopher Frierson. Nicholson is Showrunner, with the duo both serving as directors for the series. Series Premiere Date: Sunday, October 23rd at 10pm ET/PT on STARZ as well as the STARZ App. Christopher Frierson, Director | ‘The BMF Documentary: Blowing […] More

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Lena Waithe and Kym Whitley present ‘Kym’ (AUDIBLE)

Lena Waithe and Kym Whitley present ‘Kym’ a new scripted comedy audio series featuring an all-star cast including Sherri Shepherd, David A. Arnold, Jess Hilarious, Jenifer Lewis, Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo, and more, with original music composed by multiple Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean. Available Exclusively on Audible HERE Today, October 20th. Here’s a preview of Episode 4: Single Mother Struggle Trailer for […] More

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Keith Arthur Bolden talks ‘Bandit’ & ‘TILL’ (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Keith Arthur Bolden to discuss his most recent projects ‘Bandit’ and ‘TILL’. Bolden also talked about his roles on ‘Terror Lake Drive’, ‘Cobra Kai’, and his Associate Professorship at Spelman College. The Los Angeles native also discussed his work as an Associate Director at Alliance Theater and more! […] More

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‘The Good Fight’ Final Season, Cast Reacts! (VIDEO)

blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Andre Braugher, Sarah Steele, Charmaine Bingwa, Michael Boatman, and Nyambi Nyambi to talk the sixth and final season of the Paramount+ series ‘The Good Fight’. Braugher joins the cast as the boisterous Ri’Chard Lane, ruffling a few feathers along the way. Steele and Bingwa reflect on their time […] More