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Xposé is the place for news, views and critical writing from The New Black Film Collective and allies.

Souleymane’s Story
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Souleymane’s Story

Through the character of Souleymane, an undocumented delivery driver in Paris, the film portrays the fears most young asylum seekers endure.

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BRIDES
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BRIDES

Two teenage girls leave the UK for Syria in search of friendship, freedom and belonging.

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One Battle After Another
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One Battle After Another

The surface level search and rescue narrative balances weightier topics as One Battle After Another (2025) holds an unflinching mirror to the world.

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The Long Walk
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The Long Walk

The Long Walk (2025) follows a group of young men in a life threatening trial about the true nature of competition and survival.

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40 Acres
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40 Acres

40 Acres (2024) delivers strong performances and bold storytelling, following a former soldier (Danielle Deadwyler) and her family in post Civil World War Canada, as they struggle to survive against a land-hunting militia.

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Kethiwe Ngobo Interview Sheffield Docfest
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Kethiwe Ngobo Interview Sheffield Docfest

Kethiwe Ngobo’s And She Didn’t Die uncovers the radical journey of her mother Lauretta Nogobo from South African revolutionary to exile, who spoke of liberation through her transformative and feminist storytelling, to the cost of activism. Raising her children in rural South Africa and then becoming a headmistress in the UK, Lauretta's powerful works are told through incredible archive footage interwoven with her own words.

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Hind Meddeb Interview Sheffield Docfest
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Hind Meddeb Interview Sheffield Docfest

Hind Meddeb’s Sudan, Remember Us (2024) centres the exceptional human power of art, music and revolution of the Sudanese youth who resist the brutal regime of Omar Al-Bashir. Beginning in Khartoum just after the fall of the dictator in 2019, Meddeb documents the protests filled by art and poetry as they demand democracy and human rights. However, victory is soon overturned as a military ruthlessly dissolves the activist frontline and civil war breaks tears through the country. While this film does not end with victory, it definitely does not end in defeat - as we witness a generation, who are empowered by each other and we see an Africa not clouded by a worldview of poverty and strife, but of unity and courage.

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F1
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F1

Brought to the screen by Apple TV and produced by Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton, F1 (2025) brings the electrifying and chaotic sport to life with rumbling sound effects and sharp action sequences that creates a thrilling and enticing atmosphere for audiences.

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Big Man
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Big Man

Stromzy’s latest short film - Big Man, follows the struggle of a “washed-up” rapper maintaining success whilst trying to keep in touch with his roots…

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Shadow Force
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Shadow Force

Shadow Force (2025) is a fun, easy-to-watch, action-focused family film that highlights the real trials of motherhood

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Straw
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Straw

Straw (2025) is a thought-provoking emotional thriller, highlighting the struggle of Black Americans…

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Hurry Up Tomorrow
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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…

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The Shadow Scholars
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The Shadow Scholars

In the past few years, we’ve seen an avalanche-style explosion in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Embedded into the interface of social media apps, search engines, and digital assistants, its reach is widespread and seems to be constantly growing, and its rise creates a new host of problems…

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Seeking Mavis Beacon
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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…

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Evan Ellison and Jahi Di’Allo Winston Interview 
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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…

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