The Woman King is a film that follows General Nanisca (Viola Davis) as the leader of the Dahomey Amazons who were paramount in the rise of the...
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15 Black Streaming Services To Support!
Article updated 8/20/2022 A few weeks ago the world was hit with the Media Black Out, a movement that called for individuals, specifically people of...
Film, The Reel Effect
Tariq Nasheed’s Filmmaking Journey From “Hidden Colors” To “Buck Breaking” Documentary
Tariq Elite Nasheed is a successful independent filmmaker and director. He is also an author of the New York Time best-seller, The Art of...
With the series finale of Insecure behind us, fans are scrambling to find their next show to fill the void. While we wait for the next binge it’s...
Blackish – January 4th – ABC After eight long and beautiful seasons Blackish is coming to an end! The history breaking ABC sitcom is...
Film, Television, The Reel Effect
The Ultimate List Of Christmas Movies Starring Black Actors in 2021!
The holiday season is the perfect time to binge watch feel good movies that remind you of family, friends, community and love. This season there are...
Marvel fans assemble! Marvel Studios is reportedly developing a spin-off series focusing on Danai Gurira`s Okoye character. For those who don’t know...
I woke up one day and proceeded to go about my daily routine; a cold shower, workout, indulge in green tea and avoid going to another film festival...
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Exclusive Interview: “A Holiday Chance” with Nafessa Williams, Richard Lawson, and Johnell Young
The Reel Effect loves highlighting new movies and television shows not only featuring people of color but created by them as well. This holiday...
For so many years when I’d imagine cowboys, I’d clearly see the hat, the boots, and a gun. My mom would have “Walker, Texas Ranger” or “Gunsmoke”...