‘The Color Purple’ Illuminates the Power of Daydreaming Amid Trauma “The Color Purple” musical film reimagines a classic with vivid daydreams and themes of love, faith, and empowerment. Read More
‘The Perfect Find’ Amplifies the Heart of Tia Williams’ Romance Novel Gabrielle Union, Keith Powers, and Gina Torres add star power to the fashion-centric romantic comedy “The Perfect Find” based on Tia Williams’ 2016 novel. Read More
‘Luckiest Girl Alive’ Film Makes Character’s Traumas Leap Off the Page Jessica Knoll’s “Luckiest Girl Alive” unpacks trauma behind a woman’s glossy life as a magazine editor in Manhattan. Read More
‘Passing’ Delves Into How Racial Identity Impacts the Life You Want *Spoilers ahead! Read the book review on shelit.com and watch the film on Netflix or in select theaters* Nella Larsen’s Read More
Film Adaptation of Angie Thomas’ ‘On the Come Up’ Starts Production Prolific young adult author Angie Thomas has teased the start of filming for her sophomore novel’s take on the big Read More
Dakota Fanning’s Role in ‘Sweetness in the Belly’ Sparks Debate on Whitewashed African Stories The debut of the trailer for a film based on a critically acclaimed novel starring former child actress Dakota Fanning Read More
