Black in Period Films

Today, we have unfortunately learned that celebrity hairstylist Charles Gregory Ross has passed away of Coronavirus. Hollywood heavy hitters like Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, Ava DuVernay and Lee Daniels wrote heartfelt messages to their friend and colleague.  View this post on Instagram I was fortunate to finally work with @charlesgregorytherenowned. He was a BRILLIANT hairstylist and did his MAGIC on @usvsbillieholiday ..Whenever l complained about anyone’s hair he’d say “lemme just slap some grease on it.. it’ll be ok”! 😂.. and it was!!! .. the virus took him today. Please say a prayer for this wonderful man and his family. 💔💔💔 A post shared by Lee Daniels (@leedaniels) on Apr 8, 2020 at 4:27pm PDT Charles Gregory Ross showed his amazing artistry on numerous films. So often the people behind the screen don't get the praise they deserve. They work that Ross did was crucial to the viewing experience. This is...

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2018 here is a post with interesting films featuring MLK. King (1978 miniseries)                                This 1978 television miniseries is based Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. It aired for three consecutive nights on NBC from February 12 to February 14, 1978. The miniseries earned nine Emmy Award nominations.  Find it for purchase HERE . In this film Paul Winfield plays Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Selma, Lord, Selma (1999) I grew up watching this 1999 film on Disney Channel. It follows two young girl Selma girls named Sheyann (played by the amazingly talented Jurnee Smollett) and Rachel (Stephanie Zandra Peyton). We watch as they become more active in the Civil Rights Movement after watching a speech by Martin Luther King Jr. Find it for purchase HERE . In this film Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is played by Clif...