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South African filmmakers are re-interrogating Apartheid
When history is enveloped in mystery, artists fill blanks and re-imagine what could have been in a medium of their choice. This can be seen as South African directors and screenwriters re-interrogate race relations derived from apartheid in recent Netflix film and series productions.
Quinta Brunson, Sydney Sweeney & Jung Ho-yeon among 74th Emmy nominees
Scheduled for September 12, 2022, the 74th annual Emmy awards will take place at the Microsoft Theater. Some of the top nominated productions include Succession with 25 nominations, Ted Lasso and The White Lotus with 20 nominations, Hacks and Only Murders in the Building following with 17 nominations, and finally, Euphoria with 16 total nominations.
Interrogating: Just Mercy
Just Mercy follows the true story of young Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice. Of the 2019 film, Misa Narrates concludes, “Blackness comes with scandal and just enough mercy.”
Interrogating Performance: How To Ruin Christmas
'Interrogating Performance' is series to engage the experience of professionals behind film and television productions. In season one, episode one, our Editor in Chief, Misa Narrates engages the cast of the Netflix Original Series, 'How To Ruin Christmas, The Wedding'.
Interrogating: Yvonne Orji’s “Momma I Made It”
In 2020, Yvonne Orji debuted her first comedy special, Momma I Made It. Available to stream on Showmax, the 1-hour special takes a look at Yvonne’s life as a Nigerian-American and the world through her mind’s eye.
Sunu Gonera’s ‘Riding with Sugar’ Is Coming To Netfix
Sunu Goneras’ highly anticipated coming of age drama, Riding With Sugar, premieres on Netflix, on 27 November 2020. Seventeen years in the making, the film boasts a celebrated cast that includes Hakeem Kae-Kazim, alongside breakout stars Charles Mnene and Simona Brown.
The Ramaphakela Siblings Team Up With Netflix Again for How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding
The Ramaphakela siblings’ first Netflix production left viewers thoroughly entertained. Now, they are back for another humor-filled, 3-episode series, How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding.
SOLA, The Afro-Animè Africa Deserves
Studio Yezi founder, Thandiwe Mlauli’s SOLA will be South Africa’s first independently produced and women-led afro-animè. SOLA is an action-adventure, fantasy, and coming-of-age animè series for young adults.
Blood & Water Is The Latest Netflix Original Series Out Of South Africa
For those of us who grew up in the time of Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, and the like, a teen drama set in a prestigious school is not new. However, Netflix has flipped the script with its latest production, Blood & Water. Starring Ama Qamata, playing the role of Puleng Khumalo, the series is a suspense-driven, six-episode experience.
The 2020 SAFTA Nominations Are Out
At the Mall of Africa, hosted by Katlego Maboe, the 14th Annual South African Film & Television Award nominations were announced and broadcasted live. The cast and crew of The River, Isibaya, and more came out strong!