Spike Lee (center) on the set of his film 'Do the Right Thing" in 1989. Historically, Black movies have played an invaluable role in reflecting the richness and depth of African-American heritage.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When director Kasi Lemmons started work on the first major movie about Harriet Tubman, the 19th century slave turned hero of the Underground Railway, she decided to focus less on ...

Up From Slavery is a powerful, compelling documentary series that examines the history of slavery in America, from the arrival of the first African slaves through Nat Turner's Rebellion to the Civil ...

Artist George Fuller created this painting in 1857, after witnessing a young Black girl being sold at auction in Augusta, GA, during his tour of the South. He never knew her name, and no historical ...

African cinema tends to sort of fly under the radar compared to Hollywood. That's honestly a shame because there are plenty of really good African movies out there, exploring various genres and ...

Jeremy O. Harris is directing new actors through his production “Slave Play” and sharing it in a playful, provocative documentary. Watch “Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play.” on Thursday, June 20, at 9 p ...