As an admirer and fan of Miss Nina Simone, I cannot help but wonder what life was for people around her. She stood up for what she believed in, sometimes in the most unconventional way. She spoke her truth whether people liked it or not. She was real and raw As quoted from her daughter […]
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Blaxploitation…Exploitation?
Blaxploitation…Exploitation? Actor and Icon, Fred Williamson recently honoured at the TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL for his achievement in film, breaks down his film demands and his thoughts as to who was really exploited in the 1970’s Blaxploitation films. Check it out here Tell AFRODELIK what you think
Continue readingFinally a moment with Spike
Finally, this weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting one of the inspirations behind my love and passion for films and filmmaking…Shelton Jackson…”Moooookie”…a lover of the New York Knicks….Mr Spike Lee himself. I had decided long ago that I was no longer going to stand in line for any “celebrity” types, except of course, Janet […]
Continue readingThe Book of Negroes Premiere in Toronto
Let me begin by saying that I have owned a copy of The Book of Negroes for over a year, and shamefully have not read 1 page as I have been intimidated by its size. Secondly, as I sat in my seat ready to watch an episode at Tuesday night’s premiere of the mini-series adaptation, […]
Continue readingMovie Review- Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
It was the 10th Anniversary of the International Montreal Black Film Festival, with the premiere of Spike Lee’s new film Da Sweet Blood of Jesus. Spike Lee was in attendance and being honoured with its 1st Pioneer Award, presented by Habs co-captain PK Subban, seen here, followed by a Q and A. The theatre was […]
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