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Black Laurel Films uses the cinematic narrative to normalize the presence of women of color as equitable partners in creative visual storytelling.

03/15/2026

Credit ➡️ Classic looks to a classic jam gon hit everytime 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Who else needs to do one??

This docuseries (based on a podcast) is batshxt crazy. It's about modern day slavery, in the traditional sense. A Brazil...
02/22/2026

This docuseries (based on a podcast) is batshxt crazy. It's about modern day slavery, in the traditional sense. A Brazilian couple relocate to Maryland and bring along their Black Brazilian housekeeper and basically don't pay her, beat her, force her to get baptized in the Catholic Church in the U.S., and she's "on call" 24/7. Not only do they not pay her, but they have her doing bs like digging a trench ("that's taller than her") for electrical work to be done. Clearly, the woman she works for is mentally spiraling, but the Black housekeeper has no records. Her white neighbors notice her wandering at night and it takes a white presenting neighbor who is Latine to start communicating with her and introducing her to other white Latine neighbors who figure out something isn't right. Bat. Shxt. Crazy... And *criminal*. There are only three episodes.

On Amazon Prime and Apple TV.

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt36400733/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQIappleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4DoKIc0f5v8nfbZn59hygUVIx6FvJgpOrh1SUs5m-0rQZvlKVD1Ul_8OHLyw_aem_7FzvUh9U8ZrIQj5rKuftTA&ref_=ext_shr_lnk

02/13/2026

In celebrating Surya Bonaly as the first person to do a backflip in competition at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics --for which she was penalized and chastised when she disagreed with the points-- please revisit/visit documentaries about this amazing woman and athlete!

- Losers: "Judgement" (Netflix) - Features the French skater discussing her career, the 1998 backflip, and racial bias in skating.

- ESPN 30 for 30 Shorts: Presents The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere, detailing her defiant Olympic performance.

- Rebel on Ice (Versus) - A short film highlighting her journey as a trailblazing Black skater.

- "The Flip Side" Podcast - Provides audio insight into her, with a special episode detailing her story.

Credit ➡️ 🫶🏽🫶🏾

Credit: Happy 99th Heavenly Birthday to Eartha Kitt, the Fierce & Trailblazing Entertainer!Born January 17, 1927, in N...
01/18/2026

Credit: Happy 99th Heavenly Birthday to Eartha Kitt, the Fierce & Trailblazing Entertainer!

Born January 17, 1927, in North, SC, Eartha Mae Kitt rose from a difficult childhood to become one of the most distinctive entertainers of the 20th century. She began performing with the Katherine Dunham Company and made her Broadway debut in Carib Song in 1945, quickly gaining international acclaim as a multilingual cabaret star. By the early 1950s, she had several U.S. Top 30 hits.

She later became an iconic part of pop culture as Catwoman in the 1967 season of Batman. Her unmistakable purring voice and global performance style produced enduring classics such as “C’est Si Bon” and the holiday favorite “Santa Baby.” In 1968, her outspoken criticism of the Vietnam War at a White House luncheon led to a decade-long U.S. blacklisting, but she continued to thrive overseas before returning triumphantly to American stages and screens.

A 3-time Emmy winner and 2-time Tony nominee, Eartha remained a bold, uncompromising presence throughout her career. Until her passing on December 25, 2008, she embodied artistic fearlessness and social conviction, leaving a legacy defined by individuality, resilience, and cultural impact.

01/13/2026

Credit ➡️ A portrait of Harlem in the 60s.

From the 1969 film, “Old Young Man”

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✨️Carmen de Lavallade (1931 – 2025) We honor the extraordinary life of Carmen de Lavallade, a true American icon whose a...
12/31/2025

✨️Carmen de Lavallade (1931 – 2025)

We honor the extraordinary life of Carmen de Lavallade, a true American icon whose artistry, grace, and pioneering spirit transformed dance, film, and theater for generations. Born on March 6, 1931, in Los Angeles, Carmen’s passion for movement was evident from an early age. Guided by her cousin, trailblazing ballerina Janet Collins, she trained with modern dance visionary Lester Horton, joining his integrated dance company at a time when opportunities for Black artists were limited.

She succeeded Collins as principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera and appeared as a guest artist with American Ballet Theatre. From Broadway in "House of Flowers" alongside Alvin Ailey to film appearances in "Carmen Jones" and "Odds Against Tomorrow," her artistry crossed every medium.

Her collaborations with Alvin Ailey were transformative — shaping works like Revelations and Roots of the Blues — and helping to define what American modern dance could be. Carmen’s choreography enriched companies like Dance Theatre of Harlem, Philadanco, and her alma mater’s many stages.

Carmen’s talents extended into acting, from Off-Broadway classics like Othello and Death of a Salesman to movement coaching at Yale School of Drama. With her late husband, Tony-winning artist Geoffrey Holder, she formed one of the most beloved creative partnerships in performing arts — chronicled in the documentary Carmen & Geoffrey.

She received countless honors, including the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in 2017, affirming her impact on American culture and beyond.

Carmen danced into her 80s, sharing her autobiographical work "As I Remember It," and continued to mentor younger artists, including ballet great Misty Copeland.

✨ Rest in power

1. Kennedy Center Honor, 2017
2. Performance promo photo
3. W/ husband Geoffrey Holder
4. W/ husband in "Banda" dance in the Broadway musical "House of Flowers" (1954)
5. W/ son Leo (1960)
6. W/ Harry Belafonte in "Odds Against Tomorrow" (1955)
7. Photo by Andrew White for the NY Times

Credit ➡️ BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions — the debut film from the director of Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Kendrick Lamar’s Good...
12/09/2025

Credit ➡️ BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions — the debut film from the director of Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City is now in theaters for a limited time only.

This groundbreaking film breaks down both the history and the future of the Black community in a format unlike anything seen before. Y’all need to go watch this. Via

10/28/2025

Credit: 🎬 Film Spotlight: Une Couleur Café (1997)
🇨🇮 Directed by Henri Duparc | Côte d’Ivoire / France
When an Ivorian man living in France returns home and takes a second wife, his world collides with Europe’s legal and cultural boundaries. He tries to return to France with his second wife, but the authorities refuse to grant her a visa because polygamy isn't recognised under French law.
A warm, witty, humourous look at love, migration, and identity and the tug-of-war between tradition and modern life.
You can watch on Capuseen.com and AfricaFilms.tv
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Credit ➡️ Wunmi Mosaku has joined the upcoming sequel to The Social Network, titled The Social Reckoning.Details on Mos...
10/15/2025

Credit ➡️ Wunmi Mosaku has joined the upcoming sequel to The Social Network, titled The Social Reckoning.

Details on Mosaku’s role are still under wraps, but the film follows a Facebook engineer (Mikey Madison) and a Wall Street Journal reporter (Jeremy Allen White) as they uncover the company’s most guarded secrets.

Hit the link in bio for more on the highly anticipated sequel 🔗

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