Living within the Frame
CommentaryFeatures September 23, 2025
A critique of the movie, Sinners When I first saw Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It, I was thrilled. Here was a modern, vibrant film made by a Black filmmaker, brimming with style and confidence. I admired it. I felt its freshness. And yet, I also knew I had... Read more
2025 Black Perspectives | Chicago International Film Festival
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A pre-history: The Black Perspectives program at the Chicago International Film Festival, celebrating its 28th year, honors decades of efforts by filmmakers and communities to highlight Black cinema. Festivals emerged to provide a platform, preserve archives, and nurture filmmakers in a landscape where mainstream industry often overlooked or suppressed their contributions. The importance of these festivals remains vital.
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