Short Film

5 reasons to watch Maame-Yaa Aforo’s short film ‘Brown Paper Pageant’

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Nicci Gilbert’s new short film ‘Social Conflict’ puts the spotlight on Detroit

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Usain Bolt stars in new animated short film ahead of Rio Olympics

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Tyrese is aiming for an 'Oscar' with new music video

theGRIO REPORT – Tyrese has set his sights on an Oscar and he’s hoping his new music video will help him get it. In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, the veteran R&B singer opened up about his quest for the golden statue. His latest music video is for his new single “Shame” …
/ June 17, 2015
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Kendrick Lamar inspired short film to debut at Sundance's 'NEXT FEST'

theGRIO REPORT – Kendrick Lamar is entering the movie business. A Kendrick-inspired short film will premiere next week at Sundance’s first annual NEXT FEST in Los Angeles…
/ August 1, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Film answers the question 'why do you have black dolls?'

theGRIO REPORT – ‘Why Do You Have Black Dolls?’, a short documentary film inspired by an 8-year-old’s question, explores the historical and cultural significance of the black doll…
/ October 18, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Does Rihanna's 'Elle' short film depict her abusive past with Chris Brown?

theGRIO REPORT – Rihanna stars in a three-minute movie in conjunction with Elle’s May editorial spread, which shows the ‘Battleship’ star prancing around Cuba circa 1956…
/ April 23, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Octavia Spencer directs short film about bullying: 'The Unforgiving Minute'

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is now strutting her stuff behind the camera. She has crafted a short film about bullying, which features narration for her ‘Help’ co-star Viola Davis…
/ April 9, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

'Strange' short film portrays black father molested by son

theGRIO REPORT – ‘The Strange Thing About The Johnsons’ is a short film about a black father being molested by his son…
/ November 29, 2011