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Cannes 2019: 'Atlantics' director Mati Diop is the first black female contender for the Palme d'Or

Cannes 2019: 'Atlantics' director Mati Diop is the first black female contender for the Palme d'Or
Mati Diop made history this year as the first black female director to compete for the Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Palme d’Or award in the ...
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How John Singleton helped Bridge the World of Hip-Hop and Film

How John Singleton helped Bridge the World of Hip-Hop and Film
John Singleton was the first major Hollywood voice that was directly of the hip-hop generation. Born in 1968, the filmmaker came of age just as hi...
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John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director and writer, Taken off Life Support

John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director and writer, Taken off Life Support
Director John Singleton was taken off life support, Fox News has learned. The Singleton family told Fox News Monday it was an "agonizing decision...
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Oscars 2019: Spike Lee Earns First Best Director Nom, and He’s Only the Sixth Black Filmmaker to Do So

Oscars 2019: Spike Lee Earns First Best Director Nom, and He’s Only the Sixth Black Filmmaker to Do So
After over three decades of directing movies, Spike Lee has finally earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Director. The 61-year-old filmmaker ...
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