Entertainment

Journalist Bea Wangondu's documentary "Kikuyu Land" exposes systemic abuse, child labor, corruption, and a buried family secret, revealing how British colonial structures still exploit Kenyan society today.

The Harlem Park Three, three teenagers wrongfully sentenced to life in 1983 for a Baltimore murder they didn't commit, were exonerated in 2018 after 36 years of incarceration due to police corruption and coerced witnesses.

In Watts, under the roar of LAX flight paths, a young boy (Bodhi Dell) escapes reality through Greek mythology, envisioning himself as Pegasus, in a visually stunning debut-grounded by a remarkable Danielle Brooks, that explores intergenerational trauma and Black fatherhood.

Amidst escalating anti-immigrant violence in Tunisia, three women from Ivory Coast have forged a new family unit. This development follows their decision to take in a young girl, a survivor of a migrant shipwreck who lost her family, as they collectively navigate fear, hardship, and uncertain futures.

The film "The Garden We Dreamed" chronicles a Haitian family's pursuit of a better life in Mexico, where their aspirations for stability are imperiled by entanglement in an illegal logging operation. Residing in a secluded forest cabin, their nascent hopes for safety are jeopardized as environmental degradation and escalating violence threaten their dream of a new home.

A scholarship student at a strict South African girls' boarding school embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment, ignited by a romantic relationship with a confident classmate.

In the Sudanese cotton village of Cotton Queen, teenager Nafisa confronts a pivotal choice between preserving her family's traditions and forging her own path, as the community grapples with escalating tensions over land, personal relationships, and local authority.

The 52nd annual Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) opens May 7th with the screening of I Love Boosters, a high-stakes caper from director Boots Riley, and will feature 203 films from 71 countries and regions, including a range of African American and African films.

The 'Michael' biopic has premiered, capturing Michael Jackson at the zenith of his career, with Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo delivering notable performances, and the film maintaining a steadfast focus on the iconic artist's music, movement, and enduring legacy.

Singer d4vd, identified legally as David Anthony Burke, faces grave accusations from prosecutors, including the sexual abuse of Celeste Rivas Hernandez beginning when she was 13. He is further alleged to have fatally stabbed her at age 14 after she threatened to expose their relationship, subsequently dismembering her body in an inflatable pool using chainsaws.