PAFF Gala

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PAFF Gala

Kimberly Elise and Hill Harper were just two actors who were honored at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival Gala.Read Now


Live From the 14th Annual PAFF

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Live From the 14th Annual PAFF

The 14th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival is taking place in Los Angeles from February 9th through the 20th. Watch BV's exclusive red carpet interviews, then check below for what some of the festival's biggest stars had to say about black film and Hollywood.


'Tsotsi' The Film

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'Tsotsi' The Film

Find out how a newborn baby changed the life of a South African thug. BV reviews Oscar-nominated 'Tsotsi.'Read Now


'Hip Hop Colony'

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M. Wanguhu & R. Kenya
'Hip-Hop Colony' director Michael Wanguhu and screenwriter Russell Kenya discuss the impact they hope their film will have on Africa, African Americans and the world.

    PAFF Hip Hop Panelist

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    Jeff Byrd
    Director Jeff Byrd, who participated in the From Music Videos to Hollywood: Transitioning to Feature Filmmaking panel, explains the international importance of the PAFF.

      To The Bronx With Love

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      Thomas Allen Harris
      Director Thomas Allen Harris discusses the trilogy of Bronx-themed films he brought to the festival, including 'Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela,' which had its world premier at this year's PAFF.

        Black Movie Awards

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        Black Movie Awards
        The television debut of the Black Movie Awards on TNT was a success for Film Life, and the industry as well. See exclusive images from the show, red carpet interviews and more as part of BV's exclusive BMA wrap-up coverage.

          '16 Bars'

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          MC Lyte
          MC Lyte, a hip-hop pioneer, legend, and star of the film '16 Bars,' speaks to BV about how she got the role, the state of hip hop and what women can do to combat its misogynistic content.

            'Restraining Order'

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            James Avery
            James Avery, of 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' fame, talks candidly with Black Voices about the PAFF and how African Americans are more responsible for their depiction in major motion pictures than they think.

              'New Orleans: My Home'

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              Jamie Balthazar
              Watch as Jamie Balthazar and producing partner Gina Holland speak with BV about their film 'New Orleans: My Home, My Life, My Love,' and their amazing journey traveling cross country to New Orleans days after Katrina hit.

                The Mayor on Movies

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                Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
                The 14th Annual Pan African Film Festival was for everyone, and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa makes that clear when he explains why he thinks the PAFF is so important to the LA community.