Movies News – Caribbean Life

André Holland and Kate Mara in a scene from “The Dutchman.”

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33rd Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival kicks off Saturday

By Nelson A. King

Olunike Adeliyi and Maxine Simpson in “Village Keeper” (2024) directed by Karen Chapman.

Grenada

Film fest spotlights excellence in Caribbean diaspora and beyond

By Vinette K. Pryce

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BPL presents LitFilm: A film festival about writers

By Nelson A. King

A poster highlighting Caribbean Cinema at the ADIFF NYC 2025.

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Caribbean stories to take center stage at ADIFF 2025

By Nelson A. King

Alkaline

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Alkaline drops ‘Key Man’

By Nelson A. King

Adlib Steel Orchestra at CLACC-C Youth Pan Festival in 2017.

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CLACC-C hosts Annual Youth Pan Fest

By Nelson A. King

Screen grab of co-directors of “The Ride Ahead Samuel Habib” and his dad, Dan Habib, American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter, and Tony Award-winning actor and The Ride Ahead cast member, Ali Stroker.

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New film highlights life experiences of disabled filmmaker

By Milette Millington

Brooklyn-based Haitian-American director Wanly Florexile.

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‘Joseph,’ an emotionally charged, character-driven thriller: Marie Driven

By Nelson A. King

Classical pianist Sean Sutherland backs up Addison Stoddard with Becket's 'St. Vincent My Homeland.’

St Vincent

Smooth Vibes and Spirits

By Nelson A. King

Scene in progress: Tevin Foster filming “Race Vs. Culture: The Black Experience” — a powerful documentary exploring race, identity, and culture through voices from across the Black diaspora.

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Independent filmmaker Tevin Foster to premiere new documentary ‘Race Vs. Culture’ Exploring Black Unity

By Tracey Khan

“Joseph” is a bold and deeply personal thriller that delves into the complexities of faith, identity, and moral conflict through the lens of the Haitian-American experience. The film follows a gripping, character-driven narrative that challenges perceptions and speaks to the heart of cultural duality.

Haiti

Wanly Florexile infuses grit, faith, and drama into Indie film ‘Joseph’

By Tracey Khan

Barbershop – Go Back To Africa

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FLC, AFF partner for New York African Film Festival

By Nelson A. King

Martinican filmmaker Euzhan Palcy.

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Martinique celebrates acclaimed filmmaker Euzhan Palcy at Metrograph NYC on Friday

By Nelson A. King

Don Knock, left, with Anik Khan.

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Don Knock unveils cinematic visuals for ‘Big Body Benz’

By Nelson A. King

Gotham Health staff proudly participating in New York City’s 2024 West Indian Day parade, promoting healthcare awareness and celebrating diversity.

Health

New short documentary showcases community awareness through summer parades

By Nelson A. King

Lee Scratch Perry with Reshma B.

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New Reggae documentary premiering at Bronx Music Hall this weekend

By Milette Millington

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