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BET Digital released Flipped, a short-form documentary chronicling Fisk University’s groundbreaking launch of the first HBCU women’s collegiate gymnastics team in 2023. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper, the film traces the program from its founding through its growth into a competitive team. Fisk, a historically Black university in Nashville, Tennessee, made national headlines […]
BET Digital premiered Sacred Hands: The Rise of Black Doulas, a two-part documentary launching during Black Maternal Health Week 2026. The film follows three Black doulas as they share their advocacy and the life-saving power of culturally rooted care. It was filmed on location at Kindred Space Los Angeles, a Black-owned birthing center in South […]
The numbers of views are up Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’. On the heels of the release of “Melania,” a new movie chronicling first lady Melania Trump’s life in the lead-up to her husband’s second inauguration, viewership has surged for another film. “Becoming,” another documentary following former first lady Michelle Obama on her first book tour, is inching its way back to popularity on Netflix. The film, first […]
A highly anticipated ESPN Films documentary on Colin Kaepernick, directed by Spike Lee, will not air due to unresolved creative differences. Titled “Da Saga of Colin Kaepernick,” the project was meant to explore Kaepernick’s journey from NFL quarterback to civil rights activist. The collaboration between ESPN, Lee, and Kaepernick dissolved, with Lee citing a nondisclosure […]
Ice-T is using his platform to raise awareness about the fentanyl crisis in the new A&E documentary Fame and Fentanyl. The hip-hop legend and Law & Order: SVU star will host and executive produce the special, which examines the opioid epidemic’s devastating effects on families, celebrities, and communities. The film highlights the work of special […]
Just hours after TMZ’s documentary on Wendy Williams dropped on Tubi, the wheels started turning to end her guardianship. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Wendy signed an affidavit Wednesday afternoon asking the judge to set her free. According to the affidavit, Wendy says she has “regained capacity” to function without a guardian. Wendy […]
The Roots drummer Questlove has revealed that he will direct an upcoming documentary about Earth, Wind & Fire. The announcement came through his Instagram, noting that the EWF project is slated for 2025 and will be the “definitive story” of the iconic R&B band. Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire doc will also include exclusive access to the group’s archives […]
The new documentary ODB: A Tale of Two Dirtys offers an unprecedented look into the life of Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB), the legendary Wu-Tang Clan member known for his chaotic yet influential career. Directed by Sam and Jason Pollard, the film explores ODB’s life through the eyes of those who knew him best—his family. In […]
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 […]
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