Tag: Cannes Film Festival
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Mati Diop makes history as the first black female filmmaker to premiere at Cannes with ‘Atlantique’, winning the Grand Prix and paving the way for diverse voices in cinema.
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Discover the captivating story of Ernest Cole, South Africa’s first Black freelance photographer, in the acclaimed documentary “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” by Raoul Peck. Explore Cole’s groundbreaking work, his exile, and the rediscovery of his lost negatives.…
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The impactful legacy of Ophelia DeVore, one of the first Black models in America who went on to establish one of the first modeling agencies. Learn about her groundbreaking contributions, empowering talent, and shaping beauty perceptions in the…
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