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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023: One-A-Day Movie Watch List

January 29, 2023February 2, 2023 Jennifer Merin black films, black history month 2023, diane carson, Jamie Broadnax, jennifer merin, sherin nicole

Welcome to the Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ 2023 Black History Month Movie Watch List of 28 essential movies, a one-a-day selection of films to view during February 2023. Our titles were selected from hundreds of the beautifully crafted, relevant and relatable films that elucidate Black experiences, tell stories of Black lives and illuminate Black history — and represent recent trending productions about Black history and culture. The films represent a variety of diverse perspectives as expressed in both obscure titles and blockbusters, covering genres ranging from romcom to horror, from sci fi fantasy to biopic and documentary, with release dates ranging from 1920 to the present. We amplify the work of women filmmakers, especially regarding films released during 2022, a year in which Black women directors provided the movie-going world with an outstanding collection of brilliant films that will be important and elucidating representations of Black stories and culture for decades to come.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH One-A-Day Movie Watch 2022

February 5, 2022February 6, 2022 Jennifer Merin black films, black history month

Listed in alphabetical order, AWFJ presents the titles of 28 watch-worthy movies, a one-a-day selection of films to view during February 2022. We also suggest several double bills for binging. Our compendium of titles was selected from hundreds of the beautifully crafted, relevant and relatable films that elucidate Black experiences, tell stories of Black lives and illuminate Black history — and represent recent trending and best productions about Black history and culture. We chose films that represent a variety of diverse perspectives as expressed in both obscure titles and blockbusters, covering genres ranging from romcom to horror, from sci fi fantasy to biopic and documentary, with release dates ranging from 1920 to the present.

Reviews

JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T. (1992) – Retroview by Diane Carson

February 1, 2022February 6, 2022 Diane Carson Ariyan A. Johnson, black films, black history month, Just Another Girl on the I.R.T., leslie harris

Feisty and fantastic, Chantel is much more than Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. And the film, written, produced, and directed by Leslie Harris is much more as well, shifting our point of view to that of seventeen-year-old Chantel Mitchell who has definite ideas about her future. She has spunk, determination, and strength, along with an in-your-face assertiveness. Informed by Harris’ hours of interviews at the Brooklyn Teen Pregnancy Center, events express real-world perspectives and challenges. As Chantel, Ariyan A. Johnson is as believable as she is charismatic, resolute, and confident.

Commentaries

Meet the Makers: Stanley Nelson and A’Lelia Bundles on TWO CENTS AND A DREAM – Kathia Woods reports

August 11, 2020August 15, 2020 Kathia Woods 0 Comments alelia bundles, black films, madame cj walker, stanley nelson, two cents and a dream, world channel

World Channel held a screening of Two Dollars and a Dream: The Story of Madame C.J. Walker. It is a documentary on the life of Madame C. J Walker by Stanley Nelson. A conversation with filmmaker Stanley Nelson and author A’leia Bundles was held before the screening.

Interviews

Indie Director Deon Taylor and Laz Alanso talk TRAFFIK – Lana Wilson-Combs interviews

April 10, 2018December 29, 2018 Lana Wilson-Combs 0 Comments black films, deon taylor, laz alonzo, traffik

Director Deon Taylor and actor Laz Alonso discuss what attracted them to Traffik and what it was like working with Patton, Epps, and Sanchez. They also talk about Hollywood’s new “Black Renaissance” and what it means for African-American actors and filmmakers.