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Details: Written by Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer; Published: 03 October 2019

This July 27, 2019 file photo shows Forest Whitaker, a cast member in the Epix series "Godfather of Harlem," posing during the 2019 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Crime drama ‘Godfather of Harlem’ and holiday musical ‘Jingle Jangle’ on tap for well-rounded star

Details: Written by Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer; Published: 12 September 2019

Actress Cynthia Erivo arrives on the red carpet for the gala premiere of the film "Harriet " at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hard as it may be to believe, "Harriet" is the first feature film about Harriet Tubman.

Details: Written by JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer; Published: 08 September 2019

Rob Morgan jumps on the red carpet as he attends the premiere for "Just Mercy" on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Toronto. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Based on a true story the film drew an emotional response at the Toronto Film Festival

Details: Written by By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer; Published: 05 September 2019

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Franchise films still dot fall schedule, but studios may be taking more risks on new ideas

Details: Written by Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Published: 19 August 2019

Mary Katherine Nagel photo by Alison Carey

New plays developed from program have won Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize in recent years

Details: Written by By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor; Published: 01 August 2019

'Harriet'

A movie preview for the upcoming biopic featuring the life of legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman, entitled “Harriet,” was viewed by over ten million people in five days

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Details: Written by Lindsey Bahr, AP Film Writer; Published: 25 July 2019

'Avengers: Endgame'

Photorealistic ‘Lion King’ remake defies expectations and 'Avengers: Endgame' passed 'Avatar' to become the highest-grossing film of all time.

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Details: Written by RYAN PEARSON and KATIE CAMPIONE Associated Press; Published: 23 July 2019

Chris Hemsworth, left, and Tessa Thompson Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Marvel's push for more women and people of color in its immensely popular film franchise is extending to behind the camera as it launches its next round of films