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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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Bokeem Woodbine Interview
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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. 

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Sinners
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Sinners

Sinners (2025) is a wild, genre-bending ride - a film that throws vampires, blues magic, and chaos into the mix, and somehow makes it all work…

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Ayesha Carr Interview
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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…

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Government Cheese
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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…

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G20
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G20

G20 is a classic high-stakes action that channels the spirit of Die Hard (1988) while delivering a fresh narrative rooted in today's geopolitical tensions…

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