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Concrete Cowboy

April 2, 2021

A teenager discovers the world of urban horseback riding when he moves in with his estranged father in North Philadelphia.

Coming To America 2

March 5, 2021

The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build…

The United States vs. Billie Holliday

February 26, 2021

Follows Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal…

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28th Annual Sistas Are Doin’t It For Themselves Short Film Showcase

Greetings film lovers! BHERC is excited to announce our 28th Annual Sistas Are Doin’ It for Themselves Short Film Showcase. This year we are…

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Sistas Are Doin’ It For Themselves Short Film Showcase

28th Annual Sistas Are Doin' It for Themselves Short Film Showcase (more…)

Doin’ It The Independent Way Film Showcase

Thirty-three years ago, Sandra Evers-Manly started a weekly independent showcase called "Doin' it the Independent Way", featuring short films…

Reel Black Men Film Festival

BHERC spotlights shorts created by male filmmakers of African-American decent (Black Men). This screening and dialogue is an opportunity for…

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Trailblazing African American Film Publicist Roz Stevenson Publishes Inspirational Book

(LOS ANGELES) – LOOK AT GOD! MY HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAITH is an inspirational memoir about the life and career of trailblazing African American…

Gina Prince-Bythewood Wins NAACP Image Award!

Congratulations Gina Prince-Bythewood!

Yaphet Kotto Dies: Bond Villain, ‘Homicide’ Star, ‘Alien’ & ‘Midnight Run’ Actor Was 81

Yaphet Kotto, the actor known for indelible roles in Homicide: Life on the Street, Alien and Midnight Run, as well as for being the first major…

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