https://theurbanfilmreview.com Film, Television, Events, And More! Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:52:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UFR-Logo-150x150.png https://theurbanfilmreview.com 32 32 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/26/emmy-winning-writer-producer-and-actor-lena-waithe-to-serve-as-2023-american-black-film-festival-ambassador/ https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/26/emmy-winning-writer-producer-and-actor-lena-waithe-to-serve-as-2023-american-black-film-festival-ambassador/#respond Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:52:28 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/26/emmy-winning-writer-producer-and-actor-lena-waithe-to-serve-as-2023-american-black-film-festival-ambassador/ (Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES – ABFF Ventures LLC today announced Emmy Award?-winning writer, creator, actor and founder of Hillman Grad Lena Waithe will serve as the ambassador for the 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). As ambassador, Waithe, who has been an influential advocate for under-represented storytellers in Hollywood, will help bring awareness to […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/26/emmy-winning-writer-producer-and-actor-lena-waithe-to-serve-as-2023-american-black-film-festival-ambassador/feed/ 0 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/21/11alives-neima-abdulahi-explores-the-rise-of-young-thug-in-new-docu-series-jeffrey/ https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/21/11alives-neima-abdulahi-explores-the-rise-of-young-thug-in-new-docu-series-jeffrey/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:23:23 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/21/11alives-neima-abdulahi-explores-the-rise-of-young-thug-in-new-docu-series-jeffrey/ Before Young Thug captured the nation’s attention with his unique sound and style, the Atlanta native was simply known as Jeffrey. 11Alive’s Neima Abdulahi explores the rise of one of rap’s most controversial figures with the new docu-series, “Jeffrey.” Along with tracing Young Thug’s upbringing, which began in the turbulent Jonesboro South community, “Jeffrey” also […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/21/11alives-neima-abdulahi-explores-the-rise-of-young-thug-in-new-docu-series-jeffrey/feed/ 0 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/15/are-you-an-up-and-coming-black-podcaster-or-do-you-know-someone-who-is-%e2%81%a0/ https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/15/are-you-an-up-and-coming-black-podcaster-or-do-you-know-someone-who-is-%e2%81%a0/#respond Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:30:54 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/15/are-you-an-up-and-coming-black-podcaster-or-do-you-know-someone-who-is-%e2%81%a0/ Are you an up-and-coming Black podcaster, or do you know someone who is? ⁠ ⁠ If so, we want you to be a part of the inaugural ABFF Podcast Competition, a national search to showcase emerging Black podcasters. Our mission is to bring broader awareness to quality shows and provide support in the form of […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/15/are-you-an-up-and-coming-black-podcaster-or-do-you-know-someone-who-is-%e2%81%a0/feed/ 0 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/05/americanblackfilmfestival-the-abff2023-short-film-category-is-now-open-for-submissions-submit-now-for-a-chance-to-compete-for-the-hbo-short-film-award-%e2%81%a0/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:54:55 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/12/05/americanblackfilmfestival-the-abff2023-short-film-category-is-now-open-for-submissions-submit-now-for-a-chance-to-compete-for-the-hbo-short-film-award-%e2%81%a0/ @americanblackfilmfestival The #ABFF2023 short film category is NOW OPEN for submissions! Submit now for a chance to compete for the @HBO Short film award. ⁠ ⁠ The deadline is February 28th.⁠ ⁠ Check out the link in their bio to view all submission requirements! #UrbanFilmReview #BlackCulture #Content #Media #BlackHollywood #Television #TV #Entertainment #filmmakersworld #moviemakers #cinematic […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/11/30/black-panther-stars-discuss-devastating-loss-of-chadwick-boseman-for-wakanda-forever/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:43:58 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/11/30/black-panther-stars-discuss-devastating-loss-of-chadwick-boseman-for-wakanda-forever/ ust two years after Chadwick Boseman’s unexpected passing, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is here. Naturally this Black Panther  sequel is a bittersweet arrival. Because the original defied the odds and made over a billion dollars—impressive even for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and especially for a film with a predominantly Black cast, Boseman’s T’Challa will eventually […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/11/15/the-inspection-movie-review-with-elegance-bratton/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:58:35 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/11/15/the-inspection-movie-review-with-elegance-bratton/ A Black Harvest Film Festival Feature. Producer and Writer, Elegance Bratton ’s self narrative fiction film debut, The Inspection , explores his journey as a young, gay Black man facing the adverse hardships of life and decides to join the Marines. The Inspection is a deeply moving story about the triumph and perseverance needed to […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/11/14/sinclair-daniel-ashleigh-murray-brittany-adebumola-and-hunter-parrish-joins-hulus-the-other-black-girl/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:27:29 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/11/14/sinclair-daniel-ashleigh-murray-brittany-adebumola-and-hunter-parrish-joins-hulus-the-other-black-girl/ Deadline reports that Sinclair Daniel, as well as Ashleigh Murray, Brittany Adebumola and Hunter Parrish have joined the cast of The Other Black Girl as series regulars. Production on the Hulu Originals drama from Onyx begins today in Atlanta. The Other Black Girl follows Nella, an editorial assistant, who is tired of being the only […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/11/11/luenell-brutally-honest-and-beautifully-black/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:25:37 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/11/11/luenell-brutally-honest-and-beautifully-black/ Comediennes are a special group, and women that make us laugh out loud – even when we’re alone – have a special talent. They bring it home for you in a way that you recognize and love, reminders of women we know and just gotta love for being so real and authentic.” Luenell is that […]]]>