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Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Oscar for his work in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and an Emmy for 'Roots,' has died. He was 87.

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Five-dollar movies: Spinning Dreams movie theater is showing $5 films on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through March 6 for Black History Month. The theater is at 2 Centerview Drive, Pinehurst

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Across Canada, Black is the new fest © Provided by National Post Ready to roll: Toronto Black Film Festival founder Fabienne Colas. Film festivals have moved online en masse in 2020 and 2021, cancelling large public gatherings while still allowing film fans to get their fix. This year’s Toronto Black Film Festival is no different, though its 2020 edition had the distinction of being one of the last big fests to take place before COVID-19 took hold. “We were so fortunate,” says Fabienn...

Top 6 Films to Look Out for at the 2021 Toronto Black Film Festival © Courtesy of Toronto Black Film Festival A movie still from Dope is Death Black stories matter — and how they’re told on-screen matters just as much. Created back in 2013 by founder Fabienne Colas, the Toronto Black Film Festival is hosted annually in February during Black History Month. It showcases eye-opening and powerful Black films from around the world that open up a real dialogue around social, socio-economic, an...

NOW critics pick the best virtual events happening in Toronto and beyond this winter. DesignTO Kicking off with an online party featuring Maylee Todd, and DJs Fly Lady Di and Sigourney Beaver, the annual design festival is going “distanced and digital.” That means there will be 30 virtual digital projects (both free and ticketed), as well as window displays around town. Panels will focus on the city of Detroit, inclusive design and whether Canada needs a national architecture policy. • H...

Courtesy of Film The legal drama executive produced by Shaquille ONeal and directed by Youssef Delara will play Canadas biggest Black film showcase. The courtroom drama Foster Boy, starring Matthew Modine, Louis Gossett Jr. and Shane Paul McGhie is set to open the virtual Toronto Black Film Festival on Feb. 10. The indie, executive produced by Shaquille ONeal and directed by Youssef Delara, will launch the 9th edition of Canadas biggest showcase of Black cinema, organizers said on Tuesday. And...