An iconic story of freedom, justice, and salvation from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Fences.
Play runs March 11 through April 3, 2022 at Portland Center Stage at The Armory
READ MOREStage director Nataki Garrett and conductor Kazem Abdullah make their Portland Opera debuts with this important work
READ MOREFeaturing music by grammy-nominated local composer Jasnam Daya Singh and words by celebrated actor Darius Wallace
READ MOREPoitier, who died at 94 on Jan. 7, 2022, broke the mold of what a Black actor could be in Hollywood. Before the 1950s, Black movie characters generally reflected racist stereotypes such as lazy servants and beefy mammies.
READ MOREWe take the moon/planets for granted and assume they’ll stay put in our solar system forever. But what if that assumption goes askew?
READ MOREThe film tells the story of the members of Africatown, a community in Alabama created by people who were some of the last known human beings transported on an illegal slave ship from Africa to America
READ MOREThanks to streaming, Black filmmakers and Black films were on center stage all over the world. Check them out…
READ MORENeed a break from COVID mania and winter melancholia? A dose of pure escapism may help. For 122 minutes this often generic but surprisingly engaging espionage action/thriller may take your mind off your troubles.
READ MOREThe iconic director and filmmaker will be honored with the lifetime achievement award for distinguished achievement at the DGA’s 74th annual awards ceremony this year.
READ MOREWatch this work of art on a TV screen and you’ll likely agree that last year’s “Best Film” is this year’s masterpiece.
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