[tps_header] Already, it's been a great year for black films and television series (The Roots remake, Underground, The Breaks). But, we have to admit, some of the most anticipated black movie projects are just around the corner. So schedule your date night, and support these black films. Remember, we can't complain about representation when we don't show up. 13 … [Read more...]
Roots Remake Breaks Records and 6 Other Blackbusters to Watch
[tps_header] When I saw the promos for the A&E’s reboot of the Roots mini-series, I immediately thought, “Why not run this for Black History Month.” Further perplexing, the miniseries debuted over Memorial Day week at that. I mean there are cookouts, the NBA playoffs and the kickoff to the usual summer shenanigans; surely people would rather flock to more fun-filled, far … [Read more...]
Video: Trailer Delivers Intense First Look for New “Roots” Mini-Series
Sometimes, a show comes along that leaves the audience awestruck. If successful, any attempt to remake the show is met with heavy skepticism and the resulting film had better deliver. Alex Haley's Roots, which first aired in 1977, brought the plight of the Negro slave in America front and center. The History Channel has taken on this massive project and by all accounts it … [Read more...]