The American Black Film Festival concluded with a retrospective of Denzel Washington’s career, marking ABFF’s inaugural event honoring outstanding black artists. Washington, greeted with a standing ovation, engaged in an hour-long conversation, skillfully transforming simple questions into insightful panel discussions.
One highlight was his spontaneous Facetime call to his wife Pauletta, eliciting laughter from the audience as she jokingly mentioned skipping a Father’s Day gift due to the unexpected call. Attendees were treated to an exclusive preview of the upcoming Netflix film, “The Piano Lesson,” a project produced by Washington and directed by his sons Malcolm and John David, who also star in the film. The evening celebrated Washington’s accomplishments on-screen and his significant contributions off-screen as a director, producer, humanitarian, spouse, and father.
At the 2024 Rickwood Game in Birmingham, Alabama, Brittney Spencer, Willie Ones, CS Armstrong, and Jon Batiste took the stage. Jon Batiste, alongside Brittney Spencer, Willie Ones, and CS Armstrong, performed at the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals’ Rickwood Game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The event also paid homage to Willie Mays and the Negro Leagues.
The cast and creators of “SING SING” gathered for a screening inside the historic correctional facility in Ossining, New York, which has stood for 200 years. Clarence ‘Divine Eye’ Maclin and Sean ‘Dino’ Johnson participated in an emotional panel discussion alongside the screening. “SING SING” is a poignant narrative of resilience and humanity, showcasing the transformative influence of art. The film features a remarkable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors and includes Oscar nominee Colman Domingo.
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