The Butler

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Forest Whitaker turns down chance to play President Barack Obama

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From 'Fruitvale' to 'The Butler': In banner year for black films, hopes for momentum

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Why the black backlash against '12 Years a Slave'?

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'12 Years a Slave': Black audiences need more than slave narratives

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Before ‘The Butler,’ there was ‘Backstairs at the White House’

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A black film renaissance, or a step backward for black actors?

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Forest Whitaker will play Colin Powell on big screen

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OWN buys rights to broadcast 'The Butler'

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In wake of ‘The Butler’ success, African-American ex-White House staffers reflect

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‘Obama Effect’ in Hollywood: Has the president impacted black films?

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‘The Butler’ crosses $100 million mark at box office

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President Obama to Tom Joyner: ‘It’s not enough just to have a black president’

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‘The Butler’ stays on top of box office with $17 million

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‘Butler’ backlash could spell trouble for future black films

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Kentucky theater boycotts ‘The Butler’ over Jane Fonda

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‘The Butler’ serves box-office success at No. 1

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Police presence inside a showing of ‘The Butler’ causes outrage

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Lee Daniels joins Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss ‘The Butler’

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Oprah said what? The best moments from her ‘Watch What Happens Live’ visit

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Top 10 must-see black films this fall

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