Tag: Documentary

After emancipation, formerly enslaved Black Americans built communities of their own, acquired land, raised families and created places where they could live with greater independence from racism. Known as freedom colonies, these historically significant settlements were established during Reconstruction and to escape Jim Crow. Residents created support systems that allowed families to live more independently, establishing churches, schools and homes. Today, descendants are working to preserve these communities by maintaining family land, organizing reunions and passing histories to younger generations, ensuring these important places and stories are not forgotten.

Ava DuVernay's documentary "14th" examines the Constitution's 14th Amendment and chronicles the 150-year battle over it, threading deep archival scholarship with today's headlines. The film brings together legal minds, politicians, historians and cultural voices in conversation about who gets to belong. DuVernay revealed the project's scope expanded as various Trump administration actions made different parts of the amendment increasingly relevant during production.

Some mysteries fade with time. Others become part of a community's memory passed down through generations because the questions were never fully answered. Across America, Black families have endured unexplained deaths, missing children, erased burial grounds, lost records and photographs whose subjects remain nameless. From the disappearance of Relisha Rudd to the unsolved murder of The Notorious B.I.G. and the missing Tulsa records, these cases continue to provoke questions about what happened, what investigators discovered, and what may have been overlooked.

Next month marks the 30th anniversary of rapper Tupac Shakur's untimely death. Now, three decades of conspiracy theories, cold leads, and rumors have come to a head, as the murder trial for Duane "Keffe D" Davis officially kicks off on Aug. 10, bringing the late rap legend's unsolved murder back to the headlines.

Months after the Michael biopic broke box-office records, a new Jackson family project about patriarch Joe is in the works. Marlon will narrate the eight-episode docuseries titled The Manager, The Mythology, The Legend for BLK Prime, offering a deeper look at the man whose vision helped shape their family's musical legacy. However, it remains uncertain whether this project will help fans separate Joe's harsh parenting style from what he accomplished in creating global superstars.

Heading into his remarkable 24th NBA season at 41 years old, LeBron James continues to give Father Time a helluva run for his money. Following his shocking move to join the Philadelphia 76ers, King James is not only pursuing his 5th ring, but he will document how he plans to get it. According to The Athletic, James is close to striking a landmark deal with ESPN for an all-access docuseries capturing what is likely the final chapter of his storied career.