The Rebecca Hall-directed Passing may be based on a book written by Nella Larsen in 1929, but the topic is quite relevant in the 21st century. The story follows two Black women, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) and Clare Kendry (Ruth Negga), who can “pass” as white but...
“Congratulations to Michaela Coel and Michaela Coel only” was a popular tweet (or a variation of) circulating around this last night during the 73rd Annual Emmy Awards telecast and well into this morning. Why, you ask? BECAUSE SHE WAS ONE OF THE FEW PEOPLE...
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains minor details about Blue Bayou. Read at your own risk! With Blue Bayou, actor and filmmaker Justin Chon isn’t just giving us a family drama, he is giving a bookend to a family saga that’s epic in emotion but very...
Say his name: Michael Brown. Before the explosive global uprising condemning the murder of George Floyd, there was a small town in Missouri that erupted in protest after the Aug 9, 2014 killing of unarmed Black teen Michael Brown Jr. by a white police officer. It was...
Today marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month and we should expect a lot of celebration of the Latino and Hispanic culture — although it should be said that there is a distinction between the two communities (read here). Nonetheless, as corporate entities...
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Justin Chon Talks Impact Of ‘Blue Bayou’ And What Real-Life Adoptees Facing Deportation Thought Of The Family Drama