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entertainment2 years ago

"Ava DuVernay's Impact on Award Season and 'Origin' Explained"

Directors Ava DuVernay and A.V. Rockwell express frustration over the lack of recognition for their films during award season, highlighting the challenges faced by Black artists in the industry. DuVernay's film "Origin" and Rockwell's "A Thousand And One" have struggled to gain attention despite critical acclaim, with DuVernay emphasizing the need for broader recognition of films centered on the Black experience. Their experiences underscore the ongoing disparities in Hollywood and the need for greater equity and diversity in the industry.

via The A.V. Club|
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entertainment2 years ago

Teyana Taylor Opens Up About Postpartum Depression During Filming of Sundance-Winning 'A Thousand and One'

Singer and dancer Teyana Taylor has revealed that she battled postpartum depression while filming the Sundance-winning drama A Thousand and One, in which she stars as a recently paroled hairdresser who kidnaps her son from foster care. Taylor, who has had smaller roles in films such as Coming 2 America, said the role was something she had prayed for and was willing to fight for. The film, written and directed by A.V. Rockwell, opens in theaters on March 31.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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entertainment2 years ago

Teyana Taylor's Acting Journey and Battle with Postpartum Depression.

Teyana Taylor, the R&B singer, producer, dancer, music video director, choreographer, and fashion designer, has turned to acting with a lead role in the film "A Thousand and One." The film, which won the grand jury prize in the U.S. dramatic competition at the Sundance Film Festival, covers a decade in gentrifying Harlem from the 1990s to the early 2000s. Taylor, who is a Harlem native, plays Inez, a woman orphaned at a young age who is struggling to rebuild her life after a stint at Rikers Island. The film marks Taylor's transition to acting, directing, and producing.

via The New York Times|
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film2 years ago

A.V. Rockwell's 'A Thousand and One' Shines Light on Forgotten NYC and Its Citizens.

A.V. Rockwell's debut feature film, A Thousand and One, tells the story of a young mother recently released from prison who kidnaps her son from a group home and tries to rebuild their lives in a rapidly gentrifying New York City. The film explores themes of colorism, the foster care system, and the impact of gentrification on vulnerable communities. A Thousand and One opens in theaters on March 31, 2023.

via Rotten Tomatoes|
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film2 years ago

"A Thousand and One" Film Celebrates Survival and Strength with Teyana Taylor at Premiere

A Thousand and One, a film directed by A.V. Rockwell, tells the story of a mother and son's struggles to survive in Harlem after being separated by the foster care system. Teyana Taylor plays the mother, Inez, who is determined to give her son a better life than the one she had. The film explores the impact of gentrification and police harassment on communities of color. The use of three actors to play the son at different ages has earned comparisons to Moonlight. The film ends on a boldly unresolved note, leaving the audience to ponder the future of Inez and her son.

via NPR|
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entertainment2 years ago

Teyana Taylor Shines in Sundance Winner and Upcoming Film 'A Thousand And One'.

Teyana Taylor's performance in the film "A Thousand and One" has already generated Oscars buzz. The singer and actress, who stars as Inez, a young woman fresh out of prison who reestablishes a relationship with her young son, Terry, and takes him from foster care without the permission of the authorities, said the role was a dream come true. Taylor, who was six months postpartum with her youngest daughter when she filmed the movie, said she was able to tap into intense emotion to play Inez. She is set to star as Dionne Wariwck in a biopic and intends to expand her directing credits from music videos to film.

via CNN|
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