Black Men’s Mental Health & The Power Of A Dope Haircut: “The Therapist” Shines a Spotlight on BlackMen’s Mental Well-being and the Healing Power of Barbershops
Filmmaker Akwasi Poku presents a powerful and thought-provoking short film ‘The Therapist’ a poignant exploration of black men’s mental health and the often-overlooked role that barbershops play in providing a space for
Q&A: OLIVIA SMART’S BREAKTHROUGH DIRECTORIAL DEBUT – BLACK STROKE
According to the latest figures from Sport England, 87% of Black adults in England do not swim. We follow the stories of three people from different walks of life breaking racial stereotypes
Netflix UK & Ireland launches five films as part of the Documentary Talent Fund
London, 1st February 2024: Today, Netflix launches five short documentaries created by recipients of the Documentary Talent Fund. The filmmakers from across the UK & Ireland, received £30,000 to create a documentary
BOYS: A short film to watch this winter
After The Pappy Show’s successful performance of ‘BOYS’ in 2022, the play has been reimagined into a short film. Kane, founder of The PappyShow, and Celia Willis, filmmaker, collaborated to explore the beauties of masculinity
EARTH MAMA: Directed by Savanah Leaf is an emotive portrayal of Black motherhood [@SavanahLeaf]
Savanah Leaf is best known for her volleyball career, which took her to competing for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The sports player has now shifted her focus with her recent
What Went Downs at ‘Natives’ the Screening
One of the most poignant concerns for children of the diaspora is cultural preservation. How can we have our own families, live away from our mother countries, and still preserve our culture?
New series Johnny is the ultimate British comedy drama
Kwame Augustine is a cutting-edge writer and actor from London, best renowned for his award-nominated short film Locked-In. His latest endeavor, JOHNNY, is a series like no other. The series, co-directed by Stephanie Boateng, follows
3 Black art festivals to visit this September
London has always been renowned for its outstanding provision of artistic experiences. In recent years, we have also seen a more welcome move towards art that centers on Black identities and culture.This
Kolaja Is the First of It’s Kind: Black-British Sci Fi Film
Aliens have been all the rage lately, and Kolaja is adding to the buzz. Set for production in September, Kolaja is a Black British Sci-Fi Adventure film telling Joseph and Rehe’s story. Joseph is
Wave Women UK is Inspiring Black People to Surf
Media and adverts have ingrained into popular imagination that only skinny White people surf. However, Diana Cardwell notes in a New York Times article that there is a growing community of Black surfers because
Is Black Mirror’s new cast taking the show to better Twists & Turns?
The gripping anthology series known for its thought-provoking and dystopian tales, Black Mirror, has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of technology and human nature since 2011. As the highly anticipated