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Xposé is the place for news, views and critical writing from The New Black Film Collective and allies.
Shadow Force
Shadow Force (2025) is a fun, easy-to-watch, action-focused family film that highlights the real trials of motherhood
PC Williams Interview Cannes
Akinola Davies Jr.’s My Father’s Shadow marks a historic moment at the Cannes Film Festival as the first Nigerian film to premiere as part of the official selection…
The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire
The feature debut of visual artist Madeline Hunt-Ehrlich nests well within her collection of work as a composer of beautiful imagery…
Hurry Up Tomorrow
Hurry Up, Tomorrow (2025) is a rather bizarre film, to say the least. The plot twists felt disjointed at times, leaving me unsure whether I was intrigued…
Seeking Mavis Beacon
Seeking Mavis Beacon (2024) is a fun, bright and vibrant film that attempts to explore challenging subject matters and serves as a reminder that questions don’t always have answers, and missing people aren’t always lost…
Evan Ellison and Jahi Di’Allo Winston Interview
The New Black Film Collective were able to speak to actors Evan Ellison (Einstein Chambers) and Jahi Di’Allo (Harrison Chambers) about their experience working with Simone and David, capturing the 60s and what traits they share with their characters…
Bokeem Woodbine Interview
The New Black Film Collective had the chance to speak to renowned character actor, Bokeem Woodbine, about his supporting turn as Bootsy, the criminal best friend of Hampton. In this interview, we discuss Woodbine's process when portraying real-life characters, his approach to comedy and much more.
Harder Truths - Mike Leigh and the authenticity of the white filmmaker
In a time of increased representation in film the ongoing debate still lingers over who can tell what stories and the authenticity of films about people of colour made by white people…
Ayesha Carr Interview
Apple TV+ continues its winning streak of exciting original programming with the David Oweloyo lead show Government Cheese (2025 - Present). Which follows Hampton Chambers, an ex fraudster released from jail trying his best to re-assemble his family unit in space age 60s America…
Government Cheese
Government Cheese (2025) is the latest original show from AppleTV+ and while it doesn’t reach the heights of Severance (2022 - Present) or The Studio (2025 - Present), this show certainly continues the Apple’s winning streak…
Night Stage BFI Flare
Walking into the BFI Southbank home of BFI Flare, the BFI’s LGBTQIA+ film festival for my screening I suddenly felt like I was underdressed and totally uncool. This festival has become a staple of the London film calendar and has become an amazing celebration of queer cinema from across the globe, with big names and exciting new voices in equal measure…
Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story
The first female dancehall DJ, a pioneer who fearlessly stepped into and stood out in the male world of reggae is the star of this documentary. Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story (2024) reveals the majestic sistren behind the song still dominating the genre, and crossing over into others 40 years later…
She Got Games - Annabel Ashalley-Anthony Interview
Annabel Ashalley-Anthony is the Founder of Melanin Gamers, an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion in the video games industry. Their mission is to create a socially conscious gaming community…
House Negro vs Field Negro: Choosing your community over commodifying your culture?
Rewind to 2016 when the ‘Doggfather’ Snoop admonished any Black person prepared to perform at Donald Trump’s first inauguration, calling them, “Uncle Tom Ass N*gga”…
What a ‘Tax’ Relief - Samuel Ampah
Talking Drum Entertainment is a visionary UK company dedicated to the development and distribution of Black film and TV content. It started developing film projects in 2006 and in 2009 established a small part-time operation with the backing of Odeon Cinemas, organising premieres and special screenings across the UK…
Miranda Wayland - CEO of Creative Diversity Network
Miranda Wayland has over 20 years’ experience working for the world’s largest and most influential broadcasters and streamers, which include, Amazon MGM Studios, BBC, and ITV…
Rico Johnson-Sinclair Interview
Currently working as Skills and Training Director at Warner Bros. Discovery developing and leading on CrewHQ, a skills and training centre based at the renowned Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Rico works to develop and nurture ‘below-the-line’ crew and embed inclusion into training and skills from inception…