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Richard Roundtree obituary

Actor best known for his portrayal of a suave, uncompromising private detective in the title role of Shaft

The Guardian - UK

The podcasts by black creators that you need to listen to now

From food to film, to music and pop culture, here are the best podcasts from black creators to tuck into this year

Evening Standard

Elvis Mitchell reframes '70s Black films

On "Salon Talks," the film critic discusses Netflix's "Is That Black Enough For You?!?" and celebrates Black art

Salon

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TV shows to watch this week: Minnesotans are 'Best in Snow'; Netflix asks 'Pepsi, Where's My Jet?'

'Best in Snow'

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Review: On Netflix, a revolution of 1968-1978 filmmaking ignites ‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?’

Now on Netflix, the invigorating documentary “Is That Black Enough for You?!?” borrows its title from a line in the 1970 caper “Cotton Comes to Harlem.” That movie was no highlight of the cultural revolution afoot. But for one especially rich decade, 1968-1978, Black representation finally got a foot in…

Chicago Tribune

Is That Black Enough for You?!?: Samuel L Jackson and Whoopi Goldberg among stars in new documentary on Black cinema history

Is That Black Enough for You?!? steps back in time to revisit both the iconic and lesser-known Black films that defined the period between 1968 and 1978.

ABC News

Elvis Mitchell makes leap from critic to filmmaker with 'Is That Black Enough For You?!?'

About four years ago, Elvis Mitchell was having dinner with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh. As the former film critic for the New York Times and a longtime voice on NPR, he is afforded such audiences.

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‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?’: In insightful doc, expert traces the history of Black film

On Netflix, Elvis Mitchell demonstrates the importance of Blaxploitation and how the innovations of Black films influenced the movies made for white culture.

Chicago Sun-Times

Is That Black Enough for You?!? review – tremendous study of black American cinema

Elvis Mitchell delivers a vivid history of African American cinema, ranging from the unsung heroes of Hollywood’s golden age to the thrills of Blaxploitation

The Guardian - UK

New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums by Bruce Springsteen and Louis Tomlinson, Olivia Wilde's “Don't Worry Darling” hits HBO Max, and Dan Levy of Emmy-winning “Schitt’s Creek” fame has “The Big Brunch,” a cooking competition he created and hosts

The Independent UK

What's new on Netflix in November

Spooky shows, provocative documentaries and feel-good holiday films are just a few offerings to watch this month

Salon

Is That Black Enough For You?!?: inside the Black cinema revolution of the 70s

Historian and critic Elvis Mitchell talks about his revealing Netflix documentary that focuses on an often forgotten era

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