Shaka King

Black talent dominates Oscars nominations + full list

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Daniel Kaluuya’s Golden Globes win hampered by bad audio: ‘You did me dirty!’

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The Lucas Brothers on dropping out of law school: ‘It was hell’

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Fred Hampton’s house to become community center after raising funds

A GoFundMe effort called Save the Hampton House, started two months ago, has now surpassed its target goal of $350,000.
/ February 17, 2021

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is the must-see movie of the year

Check out our review of ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ starring LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, and Dominique Fishback.
/ February 16, 2021

Questlove and Shaka King discuss the genesis of their new films

In an interview for The Atlantic at the Sundance Festival, Questlove and Shaka King speak about the origins of their two films.
/ January 30, 2021
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Shaka King's 'Newlyweeds' draws comparison to Spike Lee films

VIDEO – Rev. Al Sharpton was joined by budding director Shaka King on Politics Nation this week. King is the director of Newlyweeds, his debut film which he shot in his hometown of Bed Stuy, Brooklyn…
/ September 20, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

‘Newlyweeds’ director talks gentrification in Brooklyn and weed culture

theGRIO REPORT – Director Shaka King links together the experiences of his own life in his debut feature ‘Newlyweeds’….
/ August 16, 2013