Food has a prominent place among all cultures. The same is true for all of the various cultural elements that are found in America. When speaking in particular of African-American culture, […]
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Category: Film
Franco the Great, Harlem’s Picasso Cherished by Community
Harlem is an internationally known neighborhood with many famous residents. One such person is artist Franco Gaskin, known to fans and other admirers as Franco the Great. If you have […]
Read moreRed Tails: A Good Action Film, Not a Documentary
Good morning everyone! Last night, I took in a showing of Red Tails, the movie about the Tuskegee airman. I have to say first off, that I was entertained. […]
Read moreChanging Face of Harlem: Upcoming Documentary
Much has been said and written about the changes that Harlem has seen over the past two decades. However, few have actually shown what that means in real terms. “The […]
Read moreHidden Colors: Afterthoughts
Last night at the Cinema Village, I attended a packed showing of the new documentary Hidden Colors. This film is about the history of African cultural influence in the Americas, […]
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