‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’: The Revolution is Here and it’s in Technicolor!

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FILM: ‘Kuma Hina’

Released in 2014, the docu Kumu Hina follows Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a native Hawaiian teacher, cultural leader, and trans woman, as she mentors students and advocates for the preservation of her native language, culture, and values. Through her journey, the film...

‘One Battle After Another’: A Revolutionary Romp of Reality and Racist Ridiculousness

This article was originally published on the DIASPORA Newsletter on September 18, 2025. Read and subscribe here! SPOILER ALERT: This article contains minor details about One Battle After Another. It's not even 10 minutes into the movie, and a revolutionary named...

Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners List: ‘Reservation Dogs’, ‘Zola’, ‘Passing’, ‘The Underground Railroad’, ‘The Lost Daughter’ Among Honorees

Film Independent presented the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony IN PERSON on the beach in Santa Monica on Sunday and it was a grand ol’ time with some incredible wins. Hosted by Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, the ceremony was a big night for...