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Here's our look at TV and film by Black creators and leads, from interviews and reviews to trailers and the best in streaming.

American Fiction

The cast of 'American Fiction' on the importance of telling diverse stories in Hollywood

A girl and a boy and a lizard run through a high-tech Lagos marketplace in the animated film "Iwájú".

How Disney teamed with Kugali on 'Iwájú' to bring sci-fi Nigeria to life

Tola stares out of a flying car in the Disney animated series "Iwájú".

5 tech marvels we love from Disney's 'Iwájú'

Janine Teagues from "Abbott Elementary" wearing a grey skirt suit and gesturing excitedly to her office.

How does 'Abbott Elementary' cast its mind-blowing guest stars?

Janine Teagues from "Abbott Elementary" standing in a hallway in an orange blouse.

'Abbott Elementary's talking heads have meaning all of their own

The cast of "Abbott Elementary."

'Abbott Elementary' renewed for Season 4 at ABC

Features

A man in an all-white outfit and a woman in an all-black outfit stand, bloodied, in a hallway.

'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' review: Donald Glover and Maya Erskine's series is sleek, sexy, and super fun

Three people in linen robes walk through a town made of light stone in 33 A.D.

'The Book of Clarence' review: The year’s first great comedy is a Biblical epic

A teenager sits in a club.

Netflix's 'Everything Now' review: Put this brilliant teen show on your bucket list

A young girl and a man walk side by side, the girl looking admiringly at the man.

'Top Boy' and the pressure to provide

Videos

Origin Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay and the 'Origin' cast on the significance of Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste'

Muppets Abby Cadabby and Elmo.

'Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson teaches Cookie Monster about kindness in sweet 'Sesame Street' clip

Director Savanah Leaf smiles against a pink and blue background. Left from her is a poster of Earth Mama with a silhouette of a pregnant woman with the film title below her in pink.

'Earth Mama' director Savanah Leaf on the entrapment of the foster care system

A close-up of a man staring at the camera.

'The Book of Clarence' trailer teases a biblical comedy of epic proportions

More In Color

Netflix's 'Rustin' biopic trailer sees Colman Domingo as the legendary civil rights leader

"We are committed to altering the trajectory of this country toward freedom. That's what's on the line."

10/19/2023

By Shannon Connellan

A man and a woman in the '60s look concerned looking at a TV set.

A man and a woman in the '60s look concerned looking at a TV set.

'The Other Black Girl' review: Part satire, part horror, all fun

Zakiya Dalila Harris' hit novel becomes a funny, thrilling Hulu series.

09/13/2023

By Belen Edwards

Two young Black women in colorful work clothes walk down the street.

Two young Black women in colorful work clothes walk down the street.

‘Top Boy’ Season 5 confirms women have always been the stars

The final season of the Drake-revived Netflix show cements how important female-led storylines are.

09/08/2023

By Liv Facey

Five images of women characters from "Top Boy": Erin, Jaq, Shelley, Mandy, and Lauryn

Five images of women characters from "Top Boy": Erin, Jaq, Shelley, Mandy, and Lauryn

‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ review: A sharp critique of systemic obstacles still blocking Black filmmakers

A tightly constructed industry satire from Adjani Salmon.

09/08/2023

By Robert Daniels

Adjani Salmon stands in a suit in a workplace break room, looking at the camera, leaning on the counter.

Adjani Salmon stands in a suit in a workplace break room, looking at the camera, leaning on the counter.

'Top Boy' Season 5 review: The powerful end this masterpiece of a series deserves

It's farewell to Summerhouse.

09/07/2023

By Shannon Connellan

Jasmine Jobson as Jaq in "Top Boy", sitting on the hood of a police car.

Jasmine Jobson as Jaq in "Top Boy", sitting on the hood of a police car.

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