Jamaa Fanaka, ‘Welcome Home Brother Charles’ Director, Dead At 69
Jamaa Fanaka, film director of '70s era black classics 'Penitentiary' and 'Welcome Home, Brother Charles,' died Sunday in his South LA apartment. He was 69.
WATCH: ‘Color Outside The Lines’ — New Trailer For Documentary About Black Tattoo Artists
Watch this new trailer for 'Color Outside the Lines,' a promising documentary about the "history, struggles and triumphs" of African-American tattoo artists.
LISTEN, WATCH: “Film The Police” Rapper B. Dolan On Using Cameras To Shoot Cops
B. Dolan's timely "Film the Police" updates N.W.A's classic "Fuck tha Police" for the Social Media age. He explains here how he hopes it makes a difference.
Mr. Chow On The Perfect Symphony Of Chinese Cuisine
Filmmaker Alison Chernick follows restauranteur Michael Chow who says the secret of great food, or high achievement in any field for that matter, lies in perfecting the details.
Shame Director Steve McQueen On Sex And Secrets
Steve McQueen, one of the most provocative artists of his generation, keeps it real and raw in his latest film, Shame, a dark tale about sexual addiction.
WATCH: JR, French Photographer’s TED Wish — The Inside Out Project
At this TED talk, JR shares not only his career trajectory but also how his perception of art's power evolved and expanded with every project he completed.
WATCH: The Dears, “Omega Dog” — Video
Here's hoping Murray Lightburn, the group's frontman who's often called the black Morrissey, sounds less mopey on their new CD, Degeneration Street, which drops Feb. 15.
WATCH: The Interrupters Trailer — Sundance Documentary
In this new doc, cameras follow a few former convicts who now work as "interrupters" and attempt to prevent Chicago gang members from hurting others.
