As Roe v. Wade turns 50, protesters march against the loss of abortion rights
A group of abortion rights activists marched down Broadway in support of nationwide abortion access on Sunday, Jan. 22, joining thousands of demonstrators throughout the country.
Celebration of Black cinema and civil rights in America: ‘Malcolm X’ turns 30
Three decades ago since its release, the Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted a screening for Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” to commemorate the legacy of the film and the enduring memory of the civil rights activist.
Former Black Panthers discuss party history at book launch
Former members of the Black Panther Party reflected on their time with the party at an NYU panel and book launch on Monday, Oct. 24.
Review: ‘Riotsville, U.S.A.’ is about the present as much as the past
In "Riotsville, U.S.A.," the civil uprisings of the ‘60s are recontextualized using previously-unseen archival footage from public broadcasts and the U.S. military. “Riotsville, U.S.A.” begins its theatrical run at Film Forum on Sept. 16.
Review: “The Underground Railroad”
“The Underground Railroad” represents Academy Award Winner Barry Jenkins’ latest dramaturgy, an epic mini-series that recounts the horrors of Antebellum America while showcasing the power of perseverance. “The Underground Railroad” is playing at the IFC from July 16 to July 22.
