Captain Phillips

All Articles

March 4, 2014

'Captain Phillips' star Barkhad Abdi is reportedly broke

E!ONLINE - After countless award nominations, including one for an Oscar, many may think that Captain Phillips star Barkhad Abdi…
February 26, 2014

The diversity gap at the Academy Awards: Few black winners in award show's 85-year history

theGRIO REPORT - The Oscars air Sunday and according to research, striking information highlights the diversity gap in the Academy…
December 12, 2013

From Globes to Oscars: Top black awards season contenders (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - With 2013 going down in history as one of the best ever in black film, there are several…
October 15, 2013

America held hostage: From Somali pirates to House Republicans

OPINION - Like some of their Somali analogues, the Republicans have been ignorant about how to navigate the government shutdown...
October 10, 2013

‘Captain Phillips’ star Barkhad Abdi and director defend depiction of Somali pirates

theGRIO REPORT - Somali actor Barkhad Abdi opens up about his debut acting role alongside Tom Hanks in 'Captain Phillips'....
October 10, 2013

Rookie actor, limo driver Barkhad Abdi upstages Tom Hanks in ‘Captain Phillips’

TODAY - Tom Hanks may be the actor with all the Oscars in "Captain Phillips," but it's Barkhad Abdi, a…
August 8, 2013

‘Captain Phillips’ trailer: Somali actor Barkhad Abdi sparks supporting Oscar buzz

theGRIO REPORT - A new trailer for the upcoming film 'Captain Phillips' features Tom Hanks starring as Captain Richard Phillips,…