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Lionsgate’s “BLACKWATER LANE” in Theaters and Digital/On Demand June 21, 2024: Check Out New Film Photos

Director: Jeff Celentano
Writer: Elizabeth Fowler, based on the New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris
Starring Minka Kelly, Maggie Grace, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Calton, and Natalie Simpson
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Run time: 1 hour 48 minutes

Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace star in Blackwater Lane, a supernatural thriller based on the wildly successful New York Times bestselling book by B.A. Paris. After witnessing a tragedy on a dangerous country road, Cass is visited by a ghostly presence and begins to question her sanity. As these otherworldly experiences intensify, Cass is driven closer to the brink until she begins to assemble the pieces of a horrific plot against her.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s ‘Bad Boys Ride or Die’ World Premiere in Hollywood: Opens in Theaters, Today, June 7, 2024

Release date: June 7, 2024
Directors: Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah
Writers: Chris Bremner, Will Beall
Based on Characters by George Gallo
Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Pantoliano
Run time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Rating: R
Genre: Action · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · Thriller
Country: United States
Language: English

Jerry Bruckheimer’s Bad Boys Ride or Die, his fourth installment, follows Detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) investigate corruption within the Miami PD when their late Captain Conrad Howard is posthumously accused of being involved with the Romanian Mafia, but a setup turns them into fugitives, forcing them to work outside the law in order to solve the case.

Detective Lieutenant Michael Eugene "Mike" Lowrey (Will Smith), Detective Lieutenant Marcus Miles Burnett (Martin Lawrence), Kelly, weapons expert of AMMO (Vanessa Hudgens),

Dorn, tech expert of AMMO (Alexander Ludwig), Captain Rita Secada, head of Miami Police unit AMMO and Mike's ex-girlfriend (Paola Núñez), The villain, Banker (Eric Dane), Lockwood (Ioan Gruffudd), Armando Aretas, Mike's son (Jacob Scipio), Christine, Mike's love interest (Melanie Liburd), Tasha Smith as Theresa Burnett, Marcus's wife, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Pantoliano as Captain Conrad Howard[4], John Salley as Fletcher, DJ Khaled as Manny the Butcher, Rhea Seehorn as US Marshall Agent, hunting down Mike and Marcus, Dennis Greene as Reggie McDonald, Marcus’ son-in-law, Joyner Lucas as a gang leader, Quinn Hemphill, Lionel Messi

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Release date: June 7, 2024
Run time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Distributers: Sony Pictures Releasing
Directors: Adil & Bilall
Writers: Chris Bremner, Will Beall
Based on Characters by George Gallo
Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith, Chad Oman, Doug Belgrad
Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Pantoliano:
Rating: R
Genre: Action · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · Thriller
Country: United States
Language: English
Cinematographer: Robrecht Heyvaert
Editors: Asaf Eisenberg, Dan Lebental
Music: Lorne Balfe
Production companies: Columbia Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Westbrook Studios, 2.0 EntertainmentThu, May 23 at 8:44 AM

NAACP and BET Announce Date for the 56th NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2024) – The NAACP and BET announced today that the "56th NAACP Image Awards'' will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. The televised ceremony will air LIVE on BET. Key deadlines and dates have also been released for the celebration of excellence in the categories of motion picture, television + streaming, recording, literature, and podcasts.

Submissions for nomination consideration will open Monday, August 26, 2024. The performance or project cannot be used from a previously released project that would have qualified in a previous year (i.e. a rebroadcast performance, a performance in a released film being rebroadcast, or a remix of a song or album from a previous year or reprint of a released book). All entries must be received by Friday, November 8, 2024 at www.naacpimageawards.net.

Nominations for the "56th NAACP Image Awards" will be announced Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Following are key calendar dates and deadlines for the "56th NAACP Image Awards:"

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024
Submissions Open

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024
Early Bird Submissions Closes

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Submissions Closes

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
Nominating Committee Voting Begins

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024
Nominating Committee Voting Ends

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025
Nomination Announcement

Public Voting Begins

Only submitted work will be reviewed for consideration. All entries are evaluated and narrowed to the top five in each category by members of the NAACP Image Awards Nominating Committees which are comprised of individuals within the entertainment industry (studio/network executives, actors, artists, managers, agents, publicists, journalists, literary agents, and others) NAACP Board members, NAACP Foundation Trustees, staff, partners and others.

Globally recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural award shows, the "56th NAACP Image Awards" will continue its tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists committed to these values.

One of the most iconic annual celebrations of Black excellence, the NAACP Image Awards draws the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood. Previous years' attendees and winners include Usher, New Edition, Fantasia Barrino, Angela Bassett, Zendaya, Cortney B. Vance, Will Smith, Viola Davis, Beyoncé, Nicco Annan, Ruth E. Carter, Glynn Turman, Quinta Brunson, Amanda Gorman, Nia Long, Keith David, Jennifer Hudson, Stacey Abrams, Tabitha Brown, Dwayne Wade & Gabrielle Union, Tems, Erica Campbell, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak, Silk Sonic, Rihanna, Quavo, Takeoff, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae, Janelle Monáe, Tracee Ellis Ross, Serena Williams, Kerry Washington, Method Man, Dominique Thorne, Austin Scott, Tyler James Williams, Kyla Pratt, Jabari Banks, and many more.

Instagram: @naacpimageawards @BET |Twitter: @naacpimageaward @BET| Facebook: /naacpimageaward /BET | Tik Tok: @BET #NAACPImageAwards

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ABOUT NAACP

The NAACP advocates, agitates, and litigates for civil rights due to Black America. Our legacy is built on the foundation of grassroots activism by the biggest civil rights pioneers of the 20th century and is sustained by 21st century activists. From classrooms and courtrooms to city halls and Congress, our network of members across the country works to secure the social and political power that will end race–based discrimination. That work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP–LDF – was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but now operates as a completely separate entity.

ABOUT BET MEDIA GROUP

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA), is the world's largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international.

For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET news announcements, visit BETpressrom.com

NAACP Image Awards Media Contacts:

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis | NAACPImageAwards@ssmandl.com

Ariana Drummond |ImagePublicist@naacpnet.org

Luis Defrank | luis.defrank@bet.net

Chloe Duverge | chloe.duverge@bet.net

‘THE BIG CIGAR’ the Story of Black Founder Huey Newton Fleeing From the FBI to Cuba Streaming on Apple TV+

Director: Don Cheadle, Damon Thomas, Tiffany Johnson
Based on The Big Cigar by Joshuah Bearman
Developed by: Jim Hecht
Starring: André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, Marc Menchaca
Genre: Biographical drama, Thriller Mini-series
Country: United States, Canada
Language: English
Run time: 3 episodes, 39 minutes
Run time: 3 episodes, 39 minutes

Jim Hecht developed the story based on Joshuah Bearman’s Playboy article about Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton and how he fled from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and made his way to Cuba. A manhunt for his capture was a top priority for the FBI

The Big Cigar stars André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, and Marc Menchaca.

Run time: 3 episodes, 39minutes
Director: Don Cheadle, Damon Thomas, Tiffany Johnson
Based on The Big Cigar by Joshuah Bearman
Developed by: Jim Hecht
Starring: André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, Marc Menchaca
Genre: Biographical drama, Thriller Mini-series
Country: United States, Canada
Language: English
Executive producers: Janine Sherman Barrois, Joshuah Bearman, Don Cheadle, Joshua Davis, Jim Hecht, Arthur Spector, Laurence Andries, Gwendolyn M. Parker, Ben Rosenblatt, Valerie Woods
Producers: Dan Kaplow, Adam Ben Frank, Joshua Levey
Cinematographer: Suki Medencevic, Mirosław Baszak, Carmen Cabana
Editors: John Peter Bernardo, Avril Beukes, Kyle Bond, Rebecca Valente
Production companies: Epic, Jim Hecht Productions, Folding Chair Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Composer: Robert Glasper

THE BLUE ANGELS Exclusively in IMAX theatres for one-week only beginning Friday, May 17th and streaming globally on Prime Video beginning Thursday, May 23rd

Release dates: May 17, 2024 IMAX
May 23, 2024 Amazon Prime Video
Director: Paul Crowder
Run time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Country: United States:
Language: English

Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels.

Release dates: May 17, 2024 IMAX, May 23, 2024 Amazon Prime Video
Director: Paul Crowder
Run time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Country: United States:
Language: English
Producers: Glen Powell, Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, Mark Monroe, J. J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella
Music: James Everingham, Stewart Mitchell
Production companies: Bad Robot, Zipper Bros. Films, Sutter Road Picture Company, Diamond Docs, Barnstorm Productions, IMAX Entertainment, Dolphin Films
Distributer: Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios Challengers Starring Zendaya Opens in Theaters Today

Release dates: March 26, 2024 (Sydney)
April 26, 2024 (United States)
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Writer: Justin Kuritzkes
Starring: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist
Genre: Drama, Romance, Sports
Country: United States
Language: English
Running time: 2 hours 11 minutes

Tashi Duncan (Zedaya), a former tennis prodigy turned coach after a career-ending injury, is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband's (Mike Faist) redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend, (Josh O'Connor), who is also Tashi's former boyfriend.

Running time: 2 hours 11 minutes
Release dates: March 26, 2024 (Sydney)
April 26, 2024 (United States)
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Writer: Justin Kuritzkes
Cast: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist, Darnell Appling, AJ Lister, Nada Despotovich, Naheem Garcia, Hailey Gates, Jake Jensen
Running time: 2 hours 11 minutes
Producers: Luca Guadagnino, Rachel O'Connor, Amy Pascal, Zenday
Cinematography: Sayombhu Mukdeeprom
Editor: Marco Costa
Music: Trent Reznor. Atticus Ross
Production companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Pascal Pictures
Distributers: Amazon MGM Studios (United States), Warner Bros. Pictures (International)

Lionsgate’s YOU CAN’T RUN FOREVER- Starring J.K. Simmons Opens in Theaters, On Digital and On Demand May 17th

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Miranda, a young woman already suffering from acute anxiety due to a past tragedy, faces a new terror when a serial killer chooses her as his new target. In a harrowing hunt through the woods, Miranda finds strength she never knew she had as she tries to elude her murderous tracker. Academy Award® winner J.K. Simmons stars in a spine-chilling thriller about the strength of family and the astonishing power of the human spirit.

About Michelle Schumacher - Director/Co-Writer

Michelle is an award-winning writer, director and producer and has been a working actor and member of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and Actors Equity Association (AEA) for more than 30 years. Michelle’s professional contracts include Film, Television and Broadway Theatre.

Michelle was nominated for Best Directorial Debut at Camerimage Film Festival 2017 for I'm Not Here. Her short film Dr. Vanostrand won Best Black Comedy in the National Film Challenge and The Floor was a semi-finalist in the Sundance/Sci-Fi Channel’s Short Film contest.

Director: Michelle Schumacher
Writers    Carolyn Carpenter, Michelle Schumacher
Starring: J.K. Simmons, Fernanda Urrejola, Allen Leech, Isabelle Anaya, Graham Patrick Martin, Olivia Simmons
Genre:    Thriller
Rating:   R for violent content including suicide, language, and brief sexual content
Run Time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Distributors: Lionsgate and Grindstone Entertainment Group
Production Co.: Rubber Tree Production
Producers: Randle Schumacher, p.g.a.
Casting by Anne McCarthy, C.S.A and Kellie Roy, C.S.A
Music by Joe Simmons
Costume Designer Greg LaVoi
Edited by Evan Ahlgren
Production Designer Jordan Crockett
Director of Photography Pietro Villani

2024 TRIBECA FESTIVAL AUDIO STORYTELLING AND GAMES LINEUP

Audio Storytelling Program Features 10th Anniversary of Vox Media’s “Criminal” with Melissa McCarthy; Live Tapings of Stitcher Studios’ “Vibe Check” with Lena Waithe, Slate’s “Death Sex & Money” with Kara Swisher, Slate’s “Slow Burn,” and Crooked Media’s “Strict Scrutiny”; IMI and Audio Flux Presents Pet Sounds; PLUS: Tribeca’s First-Ever Excellence In Audio Journalism Gala Honoring The New York Times’ “The Daily”

Audible Returns as the Exclusive Sponsor of Audio StorytellingGames Lineup Includes World Premieres of “Goodnight Universe” and "darkwebSTREAMER"; “From Fire to Firaga: Remaking FINAL FANTASY VII” Special Event with Naoki Hamaguchi and Yoshinori Kitase

Tribeca Membership and Festival Passes Available on TribecaFilm.com;
Single Tickets on Sale April 30

The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced its lineup of live events and official selections for audio storytelling and games. This year’s audio storytelling program, exclusively sponsored by Audible, takes place June 9-13 and the games lineup runs June 12-16.

Tribeca’s 2024 audio storytelling live events program includes the 10th anniversary of Vox Media’s Criminal, an award-winning podcast that explores the unexpected side of true crime, with special guest Melissa McCarthy; Stitcher Studios’ Vibe Check, a dissection of news, entertainment, politics, and everything in between through a Black, queer lens, with special guest Lena Waithe; IMI and Audio Flux Presents Pet Sounds, three-minute audio stories inspired by the artwork of NYC-based pet portrait artist Ben Lenovitz; Slate’s Slow Burn, a narrative history podcast exploring the Briggs Initiative; Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny, an in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities; and Slate’s Death Sex & Money, a special event on the art of the interview, with special guest Kara Swisher. Tribeca is also recognizing the impact of audio journalism and celebrating achievements in the medium by honoring the New York Times’ The Daily with an inaugural Excellence in Audio Journalism Gala.

The official selections feature world premieres of Our Ancestors Were Messy, a series based on gossip columns from Black newspapers in 1930’s Washington, D.C. that brings history’s drama to life; Bird Talk, a fictional interview show in which the hosts interview birds—and no subject is left unruffled; and Sounds Current: Angel Island, a docuseries on the collaboration between the Del Sol Quartet and composer Huang Ruo that invites us to bear witness to the Asian American experience and explore how art builds community. This year, Tribeca received a record-breaking number of audio storytelling submissions from talented creators worldwide.

“In a risk-averse media environment and transformative period for the podcast industry, it is independent creators—and networks that champion their creative autonomy—who are making truly original audio,” said Tribeca Curator of Audio Storytelling Davy Gardner. “We’re highlighting inventive and fresh stories that are told on their own creative terms. Additionally, the program’s focus on the intersection of political activism and audio storytelling pays homage to the enduring legacy of activist, mentor, and dear friend, Paula Weinstein."

Tribeca’s 2024 games program celebrates the convergence of games, entertainment, and culture, with this year’s lineup featuring seven selections that demonstrate phenomenal storytelling and innovation through interactive experiences. Each selection is eligible for the Tribeca Games Award, which honors an unreleased game for artistic and storytelling excellence. The games gallery is hosting free playable demos of this year’s selections exclusively at Pier 57 for the public.In its fourth year of spotlighting games as official selections, the program features the premieres of Goodnight Universe, an action-adventure that follows a six-month-old baby who begins to develop mysterious psychic abilities and features an immersive “face-tracking” mode, expanding on the innovative use of camera-based technology that the team is known for; and darkwebSTREAMER, a psychological-horror RPG streamer simulation that puts players in the role of an occult streamer on the dark web.

“This year’s selections demonstrate how incredible storytelling through video games can forge deep connections between its audience and the characters in its stories,” said Casey Baltes, Vice President of Tribeca Games and Immersive. “These titles showcase such vastly different voices, gameplay, and visual styles, and we’re excited for attendees to discover how each of these stories will transport them to new realms, offer unique perspectives, and evoke powerful emotions.”

Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, and Yoshinori Kitase, the producer of the game and director of the original FINAL FANTASY VII, will be in discussion for a special games event—From Fire to Firaga: Remaking FINAL FANTASY VII—about remaking the beloved classic and bringing an iconic cast of characters to life in the modern age.

The Tribeca Festival is curated by Festival Director and SVP of Programming Cara Cusumano, Artistic Director Frédéric Boyer; VP of Shorts Programming Ben Thompson; Senior Programmers Liza Domnitz, Faridah Gbadamosi, Jarod Neece, José F. Rodriguez; Programmers Casey Baron, Jason Gutierrez, Jonathan Penner, and Madison Egan; VP of Games and Immersive Casey Baltes and Immersive Curator Ana Brzezińska; EVP of Artist Relations Nancy Lefkowitz and VP of Artist Relations Meredith Mohr; Curator of Audio Storytelling Davy Gardner; Music Programmer Vincent Cassous; along with a team of associate programmers; supported and inspired by the legendary Paula Weinstein.

The full audio storytelling and games lineups are detailed below.

For the latest updates on programming, follow @Tribeca and #Tribeca2024 on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook,
and LinkedIn, and to become a Tribeca Member or purchase passes and ticket packages for the 2024 Tribeca Festival, go to tribecafilm.com/festival.

ABOUT TRIBECA FESTIVAL

The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances.

The Festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan following the attacks on the World Trade Center. The annual Tribeca Festival will celebrate its 23rd year from June 5–16, 2024 in New York City.

In 2019, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises, bringing together Rosenthal, De Niro, and Murdoch to grow the enterprise.

Diarra Kilpatrick’s BET+ Original DIARRA FROM DETROIT Episodes 8 ‘The House of Blaine’ Now Streaming

Cast of DIARRA IN DETROIT: Photo BET+

Episode: The House of Blaine
Network: BET+
Studio: BET Studios
Creator: Diarra Kilpatrick
Director(s): Chioke Nassor, Brennan Shroff, Sadé Clacken Joseph, America Young
Writer(s): Diarra Kilpatrick, Miles Orion Feldsott, Mark Ganek, Jacob Copithorne, Doug Hall, Lisa McQuillan, Esa Lewis, Helen Krieger, Ester Lou
Starring: Diarra Kilpatrick, Morris Chestnut, Claudia Logan, Dominque Perry, Bryan Terrell Clark, Shannon Wallace , Jon Chaffin, David Zayas, Harry Lennix, Paul Ben-Victor, Bechir Sylvain, Kash Doll, John Salley, Icewear Vezzo, Julio Macias

Diarra, Diarra, Diarra, what have you gotten you and your crew into now? She is looking for the OG stripper Flora and wants to know what, if any, involvement she has with Velvet. Chris and Deonte.

Mr. T is shot in the leg and can’t go to the hospital.

What was the reason they were never able to have children? Are Diarra and Swa getting back together?

Diarra and Vonda, Deonte's Mom
Photo: BET+ — Diarra and Vonda, Deonte's Mom Photo: BET+

Diarra and Danger looking for Deonte: Photo: BET+

Moni and her husband, Roman
Photo: BET+ — Moni and her husband Roman

Looks can be deceiving. What is his involvement with the mob fixer? Swa with his button-down, corporate look, is he involved with the mob?

Moni’s husband Roman appears to be in some kind of trouble. Does it involve the Velvet and the underworld?

Deonte’ mom Vonda tells Diarra, “Courage is doing shit. Doubt is sitting on your ass.”

Who is the person they call Chief? Does Chief have any responsibility for Deonte’s kidnapping?

These are some of the questions to be answered about DIARRA IN DETROIT. They will certainly keep you glued to the screen to get the questions answered.

Tune in to episode A House of Blaine on BET+.

ABOUT BET STUDIOS:

BET Studios is an unprecedented studio venture launched in September 2021, powered by the infrastructure and financing of BET Media Group and Paramount. The venture was designed to supply the increased demand for premium content from Black creators across an array of internal buyers, including Paramount+, SHOWTIME, CBS, Nickelodeon, BET+, and BET, in addition to select third-party platforms that seek best-in-class content from both leading and rising Black creatives.

ABOUT BET+:

BET+ is the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience, with exclusive originals and thousands of TV episodes and movies from the best Black creators. A joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, BET+ allows users to stream Black culture including hit movies, TV shows, stand-up comedy, award shows, and specials, all in one place, commercial-free. The new service from BET Networks, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, is the official home of Tyler Perry’s film, TV and stage works. The ad-free subscription video-on-demand service also provides users with access to original content including Emmy-nominated The Ms. Pat Show from Lee Daniels, Martin: The Reunion, hit unscripted series The Impact Atlanta and College Hill: Celebrity Edition, and exclusive originals from Carl Weber including The Family Business and The Black Hamptons to name a few. Visit BET.Plus to learn more and follow @BETPlus on social to join the conversation and get the latest.

Network: BET+
Studio: BET Studios
Creator: Diarra Kilpatrick
Director(s): Chioke Nassor, Brennan Shroff, Sadé Clacken Joseph, America Young
Writers: Diarra Kilpatrick, Miles Orion Feldsott, Mark Ganek, Jacob Copithorne, Doug Hall, Lisa McQuillan, Esa Lewis, Helen Krieger, Ester Lou
Starring: DIARRA KILPATRICK as ”Diarra”, MORRIS CHESTNUT as “Francois” aka “Swa”, CLAUDIA LOGAN as “Monifa” aka “Moni”, DOMINQUE PERRY as “Aja”, BRYAN TERRELL CLARK as “Mr. Tea”, SHANNON WALLACE as “Chris”: Diarra’s Tinder date, JON CHAFFIN as “Danger”: The local hookup man, and rounding out with guest appearances by DAVID ZAYAS as “Marshall”, HARRY LENNIX as “Walter Harley”, PAUL BEN-VICTOR as “Zervas” , BECHIR SYLVAIN as “Roman” , KASH DOLL as “Maisha” , JOHN SALLEY as “Tony Kincaid”, ICEWEAR VEZZO as “LeRoy” , JULIO MACIAS as “Young Marshall”
Executive Producers: Diarra Kilpatrick, Miles Orion Feldsott, Darren Goldberg, Kenya Barris for Khalabo Ink Society
Co-Executive Producers: Ester Lou, Mark Ganek
Supervising Producer: Esa Lewis
Consulting Producer: Lisa McQuillan, Doug Hall
Producer: Erynn Sampson
Co-Producers: Helen Kreiger, Dantonio Alvarez
Line Producer: Thomas Whelan
Music by: Nathan Matthew David
Director of Photography: Matt Edwards
Music Supervisor: Jabari Ali

PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: The Corky Lee Story Opens theatrically Today in NYC and in Los Angeles on April 26th

ALL IS WELL PICTURES IN ASSOCIATION WITH FORD FOUNDATION, AND SCANDOBEAN PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

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Run Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
Language: English
Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Documentary Feature
County: USA
Director: Jennifer Takaki
Executive Producers: George and Hillary Hirose, Lily M. Fan
Producers: Jennifer Takaki, Linda Lew Woo
Co-Producers: David Koh, Nicole DiMiceli
Editor: Linda Hattendorf

PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: The Corky Lee Story, will open theatrically in New York THIS WEEK on April 19 (DCTV's Firehouse Cinema) and in Los Angeles (Laemmle Glendale) NEXT WEEK on April 26, with a regional expansion to follow.

The film will also have a nationwide US television release, premiering Monday, May 13 at 10/9C on PBS (check local listings) and on PBS apps to follow, timed to Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month May, 2024.

For 50 years, Chinese American photographer and New Yorker Corky Lee documented the celebrations, struggles, and daily lives of Asian American Pacific Islanders with epic focus. Determined to push mainstream media to include AAPI culture in the visual record of American history, Lee produced an astonishing archive of nearly a million compelling photographs. Jennifer Takaki’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens.

Corky Lee was born in 1947 in New York to Chinese immigrants who owned two laundries in Queens. He majored in history at Queens College and became a community organizer in Manhattan’s Chinatown in the 1970s. Over the next five decades he photographed countless protests and cultural events in the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Lee’s photographs documented the birth and growth of the Asian American movement for social justice and he became known as “The Undisputed, Unofficial, Asian American Photographer Laureate.” His death in 2021 at the age of 73 due to Covid was mourned in the press worldwide.

Filmmaker Jennifer Takaki is a fourth generation Japanese American from Colorado. She began her career in journalism at a Denver TV station and later moved to Hong Kong to work with Encore International. In Hong Kong she produced English-based news programming broadcast in China, India, and the Middle East via Rupert Murdoch’s STAR-TV. In New York, she produced and directed “Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story” which premiered at DOC NYC and was supported by the Ford Foundation and The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). She was awarded the prestigious Better Angels Lavine Fellowship in 2023.