African cinema tends to sort of fly under the radar compared to Hollywood. That's honestly a shame because there are plenty of really good African movies out there, exploring various genres and ...

Two years ago, “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho called out American audiences. His charge? Americans don’t know enough about movies outside their own borders. “Once you overcome the 1-inch tall ...

The killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died May 25 after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee to Floyd’s neck for close to nine minutes, has resulted in a national ...

Editi Effiong's revenge thriller 'The Black Book,' made for just $1 million, hit No. 3 on Netflix's global charts in 2023, with more than 20 million views worldwide. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau ...

On streaming platforms, algorithms guide viewers through content under the illusion of infinite choice. Yet there remain enormous gaps in programming. AfroLandTV, a streaming service with North Texas ...

It’s an exciting time for filmmakers and movie fans around the world: Academy Awards season is here. And with several African films up for official nominations, people across the continent will be ...

Producers of two African-made films premiering on Netflix this month believe their work will show there's subscriber appetite ...

"We’re committed to investing in South Africa’s creative industry and showcasing the incredible talent the country has to offer." By Georg Szalai Global Business Editor Netflix unveiled and previewed ...

Queer romance "Kachifo, Till The Morning Comes," Johannesburg-set funeral farce "Death & Its Friends" and feel-good heist movie "The Color Yellow" ("Manjano") look like potential standouts at ...