Tag Archives: filmmaking
Off My Chest: A 35th Anniversary Tribute to the Landmark ‘Roots’ Miniseries
This history-making television event breathed credibility into the idea that I could, indeed, do and be anything I wanted to.
While the miniseries’ place in the firmament of American television history is firmly established, the…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Backtalk with Robert Townsend
Robert Townsend broke into acting more than 30 years ago, but branched into writing, directing,…
By Malecia S. Walker
Friday at the Movies
How this champion of black films keeps diversity on the screen
Jeff Friday sees a lot of movies. This year alone he’s screened roughly 500 films…
By Pamela K. Johnson
Backtalk with Bishop T.D. Jakes
Widely known as senior pastor of the Potter’s House, a nondenominational megachurch in Dallas, Bishop…
By LaToya M. Smith
Book Review: Produced By Faith By Devon Franklin
Christian and top film executive Devon Franklin shows how to succeed in Hollywood--or any industry--without selling your soul
Produced by Faith: Enjoy Real Success Without Losing Your True Self is an excellent book…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Filmmaker Takes AFFRM-ative Action to Promote Black Cinema
Ava DuVernay unites black film festivals to encourage national releases of more movies for us and by us
DuVernay with I Will Follow star Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Marcia Wade Talbert)
Ava DuVernay has accomplished three…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
WATCH: Actor Jamie Hector on Film Roles, Philanthropy
Star talks character, inspiration in Urbanworld festival feature, Night Catches Us
Actor Jamie Hector sat down with BlackEnterprise.com to talk about his latest role, his best…
By BlackEnterprise.com
WATCH: Urbanworld Film Festival Draws Top Black Talent
Founder seeks to give minority directors prominent voice
On the opening night of the Urban World Film Festival, BET host Free, far left,…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Watch: Actress Kim Fields Stays in the Game, Part 2
Multitalented actress discusses the business of filmmaking.
Kim Fields is the new host of BET's Lens on Talent.
We spoke to veteran actress,…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
WATCH: Actress Kim Fields Stays in the Game, Part 1
The multitalented actress talks about her life in entertainment, then and now.
After decades of playing characters in front of the camera, Kim Fields has taken to…
