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‘Concussion’ Trailer

James — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:25:56 +0000

Football season is upon us, and no season is truly complete without a football film being released. Concussion is the latest film to shine a light into the complex, entertaining, and at times dangerous world of the sport. Billed as a film that will have the NFL on edge, Concussion explores the dark side of football, where injuries can have lasting effects.

Synopsis:

Will Smith stars in Concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu’s emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.

Cast:

Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu
Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Prema Mutiso
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Dave Duerson
Richard T. Jones as Andre Waters
Hill Harper as Christopher Jones
Albert Brooks as Cyril H. Wecht, MD, JD
Alec Baldwin as Dr. Julian Bailes
Luke Wilson as Roger Goodell
Mike O’Malley as Daniel Sullivan

Concussion is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 25, 2015. Tickets are available here.

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DVD Release: ‘Beyond the Lights’

James — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 03:47:16 +0000

Beyond the Lights was one of the most underrated films of 2014. It went mostly went under the radar due to poor marketing, but it was a critical success. It shows how love can be life saving, even if people do not approve of it.

Synopsis:

The pressures of fame have superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be.

Cast:

Gugu Mbatha-Raw – Noni Jean

Minnie Driver – Macy Jean

Nate Parker – Kaz Nicol

Danny Glover – Captain David Nicol

Machine Gun Kelly – Kid Culprit

Jordan Belfi – Steve Sams

Hayley Marie Norman – Shai

Tom Wright – Reverend Brown

Crew:

Director/Writer – Gina Prince-Bythewood

Beyond the Lights is available here.

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2015 Black Reel Awards Winners

James — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:47:50 +0000

The winners of the 2015 Black Reel Awards were announced Thursday, February 19, 2015. Selma, Dear White People, Gun Hill, and The Trip to Bountiful were big winners. The full list can be found below.