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October 21, 2014

New twist on Rapunzel in indie film ‘Rapunzel Jackson’

theGRIO REPORT - A new twist on the classic fairytale Rapunzel is seeking support on the crowdfunding site GoFundMe. The…
June 11, 2013

American Black Film Festival showcases the latest black cinema renaissance: 'Fruitvale Station,' and more

theGRIO REPORT - What is being celebrated by industry watchers is the scope, breadth, and variety of films in the…
October 8, 2012

Teen indie film actor confesses to Harlem shooting

theGRIO REPORT - Teen Indie film actor Jeremy Sanchez has confessed to the murder of 19-year-old Kenneth Archbold.
June 22, 2012

American Black Film Festival: Because Holly-wouldn’t, may the best filmmaker please stand up!

theGRIO REPORT - As the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) celebrates its 16th year, film aficionados from all walks of…
June 20, 2012

Spike Lee releases ‘Red Hook Summer’ poster

theGRIO REPORT - Spike Lee's 'Red Hook Summer' ​comes out in theaters August 10. It will be the first independent…
April 26, 2012

Spike Lee's controversial 'Red Hook Summer' gets release date

theGRIO REPORT - Spike Lee will release his first independently distributed film 'Red Hook Summer' August 10...