A biopic about Gospel Music legend Mahalia Jackson is set to be directed by Bill Duke, according to Indiewire. The film is said to be based on the book by Laurraine Goreau, “Just Mahalia, Baby,” which depicts Jackson’s rise from poverty to becoming the Gospel Music legend. Read more EURWEB.COM
With so much attention being paid to the #OscarsSoWhite controversy and the Academy Awards, Roland Martin and NewsOne Now shifted the focus of the conversation from acting nominations to a broader look at the entire movie industry. On Friday’s edition of NewsOne Now, Martin sat down with director/producer Bill Duke, who understands not just what happens […]
Following the death of 18-year-old Antonio Martin in Berkeley, Missouri–just miles away from where Michael Brown was left slain–local leaders are asking for the community…
