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The documentary “Disco’s Revenge,” directed by Omar Majeed and Peter Mishara, delves into the rich history and enduring impact of disco music. Premiering this week at the Hot Docs Festival in Canada, the film explores the genre’s vilification and revival, using extensive archival footage and interviews with pivotal figures such as Nile Rodgers and Nicky […]
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is still the talk of the music industry. Her impact has been immense, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Later this month, a documentary called Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville’s Renaissance explores Beyoncé, the album, and how they’ve impacted the country music genre. According to the Tennessean, the film aims to analyze Beyoncé’s official inauguration to […]
The documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero,” showcasing the Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X’s journey through his first world tour, has been acquired by Universal Pictures Content Group for international distribution. Directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel, the film offers an intimate look into the artist’s life, exploring themes of identity, acceptance, […]
The documentary “Where is Wendy Williams?” by Lifetime will proceed with its scheduled airing this weekend, following a New York court’s dismissal of an attempt to block its broadcast. The court ruled that preventing the documentary from airing would constitute an “impermissible prior restraint on speech,” violating the First Amendment. The documentary, set to be […]
At 90 years old, Ed Dwight, who was once on the path to becoming the first Black astronaut, is receiving recognition for his pioneering contributions. Growing up in segregated Kansas, Dwight’s fascination with flying led him to pursue an aviation career despite the racial barriers of the time. Selected by President John F. Kennedy’s administration […]
Renowned comedy stars Kevin Hart and Chris Rock are uniting in a fresh Netflix documentary titled “Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed.” As stated in the announcement, the documentary will provide an inside look at “two comedy legends embarking on a joint tour,” with a particular focus on their week-long engagement in New York and New […]
As we celebrate the Holidays, you may hear people say, “Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa”, but have no idea what Kwanzaa is or how to celebrate. Three Black women at WXXI are on a mission to change that, with a new documentary:Kwanzaa
In celebration of his 35th birthday, yesterday, Kendrick Lamar released a mini-documentary about his first trip to Ghana. The documentary titled A Day in Accra, Ghana was filmed shortly after the release of his latest album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, and documents his trip to the African nation. Check it out below: Source: […]
Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump is heading to Netflix on Juneteenth. A new documentary on the life and career of Crump, will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival June 12. After that it’s heading to Netflix. Cump has represented the families of Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery to name a few. To Read […]
A docuseries on the life of Megan Thee Stallion is in the works. One of the biggest stars in music, the documentary will be a multi-part series from director Nneka Onuorah, Time Studios, and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. Time Studios will executive produce the docuseries alongside Roc Nation. Click Here To Read More. Source: Shadow And […]