Stanley Nelson, director of ‘Black Panthers’ doc: Exclusive video interview, photos
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival on September 28, 2015. Director Stanley Nelson spent the day in Milwaukee
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Inspirational documentary ‘Clarence’ chronicles 85 year old’s return to college
An 85 year old African-American WWII vet, husband, and father born in Baltimore, MD but living in Milwaukee, WI is the subject of an inspirational documentary entitled “Clarence.”
2015 Milwaukee Film Fest Black Lens Series: Full guide and Affrodite’s top picks
After a successful launch at the 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival, the Black Lens series returns in 2015 for a second year.
William Brawner faces truth about having HIV in documentary ’25 to Life’
in the documentary “25 to Life” about William Brawner who contracted HIV at the tender age of 18 months. Brawner was sworn to secrecy by his mother who was simultaneously facing her own guilt and trying to protect him from societal stigma
Black Lens series debuts at 2014 Milwaukee Film Fest
Inspired by the confluence of a sold out and diverse crowd at last year’s screening of “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete” at Milwaukee Film Festival (MFF), it became clear that there was an interest in the festival featuring more films by black filmmakers and focused on topics affecting …
