After winning the 2023 Tribeca Festival’s Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature, the official trailer for Tierra Whack’s “Cypher” has been released.
Chronicling her meteoric rise to stardom, the documentary tells the rapper’s story after having first gained recognition at 15 years old when she was just rapping on the Philadelphia streets for a YouTube Channel. Quickly growing in viral fame, the video soon led the artist to director Chris Moukarbel, who began documenting her career, going behind the scenes of concerts and music videos. Whack also shares her thoughts on her newfound fame along the way.
“I think sometimes I just can’t believe this is all happening for me,” Whack says in the minute-long trailer.
But Whack soon realizes there’s a downside to the world knowing your name. “After a particularly tiring set, a seemingly innocuous fan interaction begins a series of increasingly unsettling...
Chronicling her meteoric rise to stardom, the documentary tells the rapper’s story after having first gained recognition at 15 years old when she was just rapping on the Philadelphia streets for a YouTube Channel. Quickly growing in viral fame, the video soon led the artist to director Chris Moukarbel, who began documenting her career, going behind the scenes of concerts and music videos. Whack also shares her thoughts on her newfound fame along the way.
“I think sometimes I just can’t believe this is all happening for me,” Whack says in the minute-long trailer.
But Whack soon realizes there’s a downside to the world knowing your name. “After a particularly tiring set, a seemingly innocuous fan interaction begins a series of increasingly unsettling...
- 10/25/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
As a country, America has yet to solve its ongoing problem with gun violence. Hulu is looking to investigate those issues from a new perspective in its new series “Algiers, America: The Relentless Pursuit,” debuting Wednesday, April 19. Filmed at a predominately Black high school in New Orleans, this series follows the school’s football team through a season as it attempts to overcome issues of gun violence, crime and other social issues. You can watch Algiers, America with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.
How to Watch ‘Algiers, America: The Relentless Pursuit ’ Premiere When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. 30-Day Free Trial$7.99+ / month hulu.com About ‘Algiers, America: The Relentless Pursuit ’ Premiere
“Algiers, America” chronicles the journey of Coach Brice Brown and the Edna Karr Cougars – a predominantly Black high school in Algiers, New Orleans – as they chase their future, their dreams,...
How to Watch ‘Algiers, America: The Relentless Pursuit ’ Premiere When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. 30-Day Free Trial$7.99+ / month hulu.com About ‘Algiers, America: The Relentless Pursuit ’ Premiere
“Algiers, America” chronicles the journey of Coach Brice Brown and the Edna Karr Cougars – a predominantly Black high school in Algiers, New Orleans – as they chase their future, their dreams,...
- 4/19/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Merida left to join LA Times on Monday
Raina Kelley has been promoted to vice president and editor-in-chief of ESPN-owned sports and culture website The Undefeated, ESPN announced Monday.
Kelley, who served as managing director of The Undefeated beginning in November 2015, succeeds Kevin Merida and will report to Epsn senior vice president of content business development and innovation, Mark Walker.
“Raina is a committed, collaborative and creative presence who has been part of the visionary leadership for this platform from the star. We know The Undefeated will continue to thrive with Raina in this role,” ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement.
Kelley also leads ESPN’s Black History Always content initiative, highlighting “the contributions of African Americans through long- and short-form storytelling.”
Kelley’s appointment comes the same day Merida was announced as the new executive editor of the Los Angeles Times.
“Kevin has been an outstanding leader,...
Raina Kelley has been promoted to vice president and editor-in-chief of ESPN-owned sports and culture website The Undefeated, ESPN announced Monday.
Kelley, who served as managing director of The Undefeated beginning in November 2015, succeeds Kevin Merida and will report to Epsn senior vice president of content business development and innovation, Mark Walker.
“Raina is a committed, collaborative and creative presence who has been part of the visionary leadership for this platform from the star. We know The Undefeated will continue to thrive with Raina in this role,” ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement.
Kelley also leads ESPN’s Black History Always content initiative, highlighting “the contributions of African Americans through long- and short-form storytelling.”
Kelley’s appointment comes the same day Merida was announced as the new executive editor of the Los Angeles Times.
“Kevin has been an outstanding leader,...
- 5/3/2021
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
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