Barry Jenkins's The Underground Railroad, based on Colson Whitehead's bestseller of the same name, wastes no time in illustrating the tragic horrors of enslavement. Amazon's miniseries opens with scenes of languish and pain, showing the flogging of a woman and child - I had to pause several times while watching just to catch my breath. Jenkins attempts to shed light through the imagery and cinematography; however, it fails to overshadow the cumulative darkness of the institution of enslavement's mental and physical destruction of Black bodies. Hollywood has of course depicted enslavement in TV and film before, however, what makes The Underground Railroad different is its focus on the people as fully developed characters, and not the condition of enslavement itself. The characters are presented as real, layered, complex, with the ability to express hope, anger, love, pain, and agency - conveyed in both words and silence.
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- 5/26/2021
- by Ralinda Watts
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: After unveiling its lineup for the sixth edition of the Bentonville Film Festival (Bff), the Bentonville Film Foundation has set panels, events and jury for the hybrid virtual/in-person event. The fest will take place August 10-16.
The panels for this year’s fest include “If She Can See It, She Can Be It” with Geena Davis, Oge Egbuonuvisible Portraits) and Katori Hall (P-Valley creator). The panel spotlights the best practices for executives and creators who have successfully created or worked with female-driven content.
Isabella Gomez (One Day At A Time), Sonay Hoffman (For Life), Marie Jacobson (Spt’s Gemstone Studios), Mary Molina (Party of Five) and Esta Spalding (On Becoming a God in Central Florida) will be panelists for “What’s Your Story? And Why We Need It Now More Than Ever”, which will feature a conversation of the importance of fresh, distinctive voices on TV.
The panels for this year’s fest include “If She Can See It, She Can Be It” with Geena Davis, Oge Egbuonuvisible Portraits) and Katori Hall (P-Valley creator). The panel spotlights the best practices for executives and creators who have successfully created or worked with female-driven content.
Isabella Gomez (One Day At A Time), Sonay Hoffman (For Life), Marie Jacobson (Spt’s Gemstone Studios), Mary Molina (Party of Five) and Esta Spalding (On Becoming a God in Central Florida) will be panelists for “What’s Your Story? And Why We Need It Now More Than Ever”, which will feature a conversation of the importance of fresh, distinctive voices on TV.
- 8/5/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Producer-turned-director Oge Egbuonu is reclaiming the narrative of Black women in her new documentary “(In)visible Portraits.” The film, which she describes as, “a love letter to Black women,” features Black female scholars and authors sharing stories of struggle and celebration throughout American history.
“Telling the stories of everyday women was the most important thing for me; giving people who we perceive to be everyday women a platform to tell their stores in the hope that they inspire others to do the same,” Egbuonu told WrapWomen.
During a recent interview, Egbuonu opened up about her 3-year experience making the timely and necessary film, which was released on Juneteenth (June 19), a holiday that celebrates the 1865 emancipation of slaves.
Also Read: 'Self Made' Co-Showrunner Elle Johnson Calls on Hollywood to Greenlight More Projects About Black Women from American History
Tell us about your journey in making “(In)visible Portraits.” What did you learn in the process?...
“Telling the stories of everyday women was the most important thing for me; giving people who we perceive to be everyday women a platform to tell their stores in the hope that they inspire others to do the same,” Egbuonu told WrapWomen.
During a recent interview, Egbuonu opened up about her 3-year experience making the timely and necessary film, which was released on Juneteenth (June 19), a holiday that celebrates the 1865 emancipation of slaves.
Also Read: 'Self Made' Co-Showrunner Elle Johnson Calls on Hollywood to Greenlight More Projects About Black Women from American History
Tell us about your journey in making “(In)visible Portraits.” What did you learn in the process?...
- 6/20/2020
- by Emily Vogel
- The Wrap
Producer-turned-filmmaker Oge Egbuonu’s remarkable directorial debut, “(In)Visible Portraits,” was always going to debut during a fraught time in history. Three years in the making, the “Loving” and “Eye in the Sky” producer’s first documentary has been entirely crafted in the wake of numerous recent traumas inflicted on the Black community, from the continued killings of Black men by police to the deep pessimism and fear surrounding the current presidential administration, and that was before the historic protests of the last few weeks. Now, the documentary seems wildly prescient and urgent, providing
The trick, of course, is that “(In)Visible Portraits” could have been made at nearly any time in recent history, as Egbuonu and her many subjects unpack a litany of harmful labels, conspiracy theories, and even their enduring hopes for the future over the course of just 92 minutes. Centered around the experience of Black women — particularly...
The trick, of course, is that “(In)Visible Portraits” could have been made at nearly any time in recent history, as Egbuonu and her many subjects unpack a litany of harmful labels, conspiracy theories, and even their enduring hopes for the future over the course of just 92 minutes. Centered around the experience of Black women — particularly...
- 6/19/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Thompson on Hollywood
Producer-turned-filmmaker Oge Egbuonu’s remarkable directorial debut, “(In)Visible Portraits,” was always going to debut during a fraught time in history. Three years in the making, the “Loving” and “Eye in the Sky” producer’s first documentary has been entirely crafted in the wake of numerous recent traumas inflicted on the Black community, from the continued killings of Black men by police to the deep pessimism and fear surrounding the current presidential administration, and that was before the historic protests of the last few weeks. Now, the documentary seems wildly prescient and urgent, providing
The trick, of course, is that “(In)Visible Portraits” could have been made at nearly any time in recent history, as Egbuonu and her many subjects unpack a litany of harmful labels, conspiracy theories, and even their enduring hopes for the future over the course of just 92 minutes. Centered around the experience of Black women — particularly...
The trick, of course, is that “(In)Visible Portraits” could have been made at nearly any time in recent history, as Egbuonu and her many subjects unpack a litany of harmful labels, conspiracy theories, and even their enduring hopes for the future over the course of just 92 minutes. Centered around the experience of Black women — particularly...
- 6/19/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
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