'Why '44' embraced the movie '42'

OPINION - When President Barack Obama embraced Rachel Robinson, the 90-year-old widow of baseball Hall of Fame legend Jackie Robinson on Tuesday, he did so as a man in a unique position to relate to her late husband's story...

theGrio’s 100: Peter Ramsey, 1st African-American to direct an animated film

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theGRIO's 100 - The first African-American to direct an animated feature, his first film 'Rise of the Guardians' has earned the former storyboard artist several nominations and accolades...

Redford: Diversity reigns at Sundance Festival

Sandy Cohen, Associated Press

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) - Diversity is king at the Sundance Film Festival — and queen, too...

theGrio’s 100: RZA, Wu-Tang Clan member hones directing and acting chops

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theGRIO'S 100 - RZA has now made not only his directorial debut but also flexed his chops as the screenwriter and star of the kung-fu flick 'Man With The Iron Fists'...

theGrio’s 10 movies to see before the end of 2012

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SLIDESHOW - With awards season gearing up and the holidays in full swing, it's the perfect time to go to the movies...

Jamie Foxx on school shooting: 'Violence in films' plays a role

Nicole Evatt, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - Hollywood has responded to the rampage at a Connecticut elementary school by pulling back on its offerings...

Eddie Murphy tops Forbes' overpaid actors list

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theGRIO REPORT - Despite a few box office flops of late, Eddie Murphy has been one of the biggest big screen comedy stars of the last three decades, yet according to Forbes magazine, he is vastly overpaid...

WATCH: Viola Davis in 'Beautiful Creatures'

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VIDEO - Watch the trailer for the new Viola Davis film 'Beautiful Creatures' -- a supernatural love story based on the New York Times best-selling novel of the same nam