The American Society of Magical Negroes is a satirical comedy that examines the long-standing Negro trope popularized in 2001 by Spike Lee during a lecture tour of college campuses. Director-writer Kobi Libii and star Justice Smith to discuss the modern-day
Black excellence took center stage on Sunday, March 3, as the talented teams and loved ones behind some of Hollywood’s most revered talent were honored in a very special way. As founder Trell Thomas continues to gather a who’s who
“BMF,” also known as Black Mafia Family, has a lot to celebrate. At the black carpet premiere in Hollywood on Feb. 29, the cast and crew of season three gathered not only to promote the show’s return but the announcement
“Iwaju” is an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. The story follows Tola, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds. Rolling out spoke
Mario Van Peebles leads a star-packed cast in Outlaw Posse. Flanked by his son Mandela Van Peebles, who co-stars in the film along with Whoopi Goldberg, Cedric The Entertainer, and more, Mario discusses Black cowboys and how history failed to
As Bob Marley: One Love leads the box office, the creators and cast are grateful that Jamaica, Marley’s home country, likes the film. Rolling out talked with director Reinaldo Marcus Green about how important it was for the Marley family
LaTonya Story is blazing a new path for women in the sports arena. With over 23 years of experience in sports and public relations, corporate communications, marketing, community relations, and event management and planning, she’s honed her finely tuned skills
Ziggy Marley, Bob Marley’s eldest son, was heavily involved in the making of One Love: Bob Marley as a producer and consultant on the film. Ahead of the theatrical release, rolling out sat with Ziggy to discuss Kingsley Ben-Adir’s ability
Giannis Antetokounmpo is pulling back the curtain and sharing an in-depth look at his incredible basketball career. Set to debut on Prime Video, the feature-length documentary will chronicle Antetokounmpo’s extraordinary journey from an impoverished childhood in Greece as the son
During the Los Angeles leg of his press tour to promote the movie Bob Marley: One Love, Kingsley Ben-Adir radiated a relaxed, almost serene vibe, as a coterie of journalists and entertainment correspondents inundated him with questions about his preparation
The Space Race, a documentary by Lisa Cortés and Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, addresses the racial injustice within NASA for several decades. Rolling out spoke with the directorial team in depth about the film’s subjects. The documentary premieres Feb. 12
The Space Race explores the experiences of the first Black astronauts through decades of archive film and interviews in a reflective illumination on the burden of breaking barriers. Speaking to rolling out, trailblazing astronauts Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden discuss
The BritBox hit series “Three Little Birds” explores the importance of sisterly bonds and community. Co-stars Yazmine Belo and Saffron Coomber joined rolling out to discuss sisterhood, the immigrant experience, colorism and more. The series is currently streaming on BritBox.
“Three Little Birds” narrates the adventures sisters Leah and Chantrelle, who hail from the St Anne’s district of Jamaica, and their acquaintance Hosanna, as they immigrate to England. Rolling out spoke with director Sir Lenny and the cast of the
The Underdoggs intermingles comedy with lessons on teamwork and redemption. Rolling out sat down with cast members Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Kal Penn and director Charles Stone III (Drumline) to discuss the film and its messages. The Underdoggs premieres on
Snoop Dogg stars as Jaycen Jennings, aka “Two Js,” a washed-up ex-professional football star who has hit rock bottom. The cast discussed the film’s themes of redemption, hard work and dedication. The film also stars Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter and
If you were ever unfamiliar with a celebrity, event, or business and turned to Google to get up to speed, you aren’t alone. Google has become central to everyday life as a place to search for information with minimal effort.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stars in Origin, the feature film inspired by author Isabel Wilkerson’s journey in writing the bestselling book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In a recent interview with rolling out, Ellis-Taylor discussed her role in-depth. Origin expands to
“There is power in the no,” is a commonly used phrase in today’s sexually charged climate. For Emmy Award-winning producer and president of Jesse Collins Entertainment, Dionne Harmon, “no” extended not just to an assignment, but her entire Hollywood career.
The Book of Clarence reunites director Jeymes Samuel with LaKeith Stanfield (The Harder They Fall), a larger-than-life tale of a man who longs for a better quality of life during the rise of the Messiah. Rolling out spoke with the
