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MOVIE OF THE WEEK February 10 – 17: A UNITED KINGDOM

February 5, 2017February 19, 2017 Betsy Bozdech 0 Comments a united kingdom, Amma Asante, David Oyelowo, historical drama, rosamond pike

A United Kingdom is director Amma Asante’s earnest, thought-provoking drama about the real-life passion between Botswana’s beloved Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo) and Englishwoman Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike). Set in post-WWII England and Africa, the film sheds light on an important, still-relevant slice of history, addressing issues of race, politics, and colonialism while also telling a heartwarming love story. Read on…

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SPOTLIGHT February 2017: Amma Asante, Filmmaker, A UNITED KINGDOM — by Marilyn Ferdinand

February 1, 2017October 16, 2018 Marilyn Ferdinand (Archived Contributor) 0 Comments a united kingdom, Amma Asante, Belle, spotlight

Amma Asante makes movies her own way, offering audiences exquisitely crafted films that broaden their knowledge and experience of the world. Her latest, A UNITED KINGDOM, presents gender and equality issues in the context of a true historical romance. Read on…

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Women Defy Odds and Demand Room at TIFF Table — Thelma Adams comments

September 14, 2016December 15, 2021 Thelma Adams 0 Comments aisling walsh, Amma Asante, holly hunter, kelly reichert, mandie, sally hawkins, TIFF, toronto international film festival

Fuck buzz. That’s how I feel addressing Toronto’s female-driven movies, whether directed by women or not. Because buzz reflects the

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May 2014 SPOTLIGHT: Amma Asante, Filmmaker, BELLE

April 30, 2014September 27, 2018 Julide Tanriverdi 0 Comments Amma Asante, Belle, spotlight, women directors

Director Amma Asante’s commitment to femme-centric stories and her ability to infuse an entertaining Austenesque romance with underlying concerns about race and gender equality, deserve recognition. AWFJ applauds her as Belle opens this month. Read on,..

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I am so honored to be joining @madelinedinonno, @NopalitaMami, Angie Tures & mod @MarinaMonsis to discuss Representation in the Media. 3/29 at 6 EST. Register free @ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6716796126803/WN_r_gbGol9QiG4Ijvp4B5jXg#/registration to join us.

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@AWFJ @JenniferMerin @madelinedinonno @NopalitaMami @MarinaMonsis @abhorak I am so honored to be joining @madelinedinonno, @NopalitaMami, Angie Tures & mod @MarinaMonsis to discuss Representation in the Media. Register @ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6716796126803/WN_r_gbGol9QiG4Ijvp4B5jXg#/registration to join us.

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Join #AWFJ Editor-in-Chief @JenniferMerin tomorrow at 6PM at the virtual YWCA Courageous Conversation: Representation in Media panel. Joining her are @madelinedinonno, @NopalitaMami, Angie Tures & mod @MarinaMonsis. Register now (and thanks to @abhorak!) https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6716796126803/WN_r_gbGol9QiG4Ijvp4B5jXg#/registration

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