Dark Waters
A legal thriller in the tradition of The Verdict and The Insider.
Oprah Winfrey
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Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019)
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Herself
Monica Castillo -
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
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Mrs. Which
Matt Zoller Seitz -
The Star (2017)
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Deborah (voice)
Susan Wloszczyna -
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017)
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Deborah Lacks
Brian Tallerico -
Selma (2014)
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Annie Lee Cooper
Odie Henderson -
Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013)
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Gloria Gaines
Steven Boone -
The Princess and the Frog (2009)
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Eudora
Roger Ebert -
Bee Movie (2007)
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Judge Bumbleton
Roger Ebert -
Beloved (1998)
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Sethe
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Native Son (1986)
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Mrs. Thomas
Roger Ebert
* This filmography is not intended to be a comprehensive list of this artist’s work. Instead it reflects the films this person has been involved with that have been reviewed on this site.
Toni Morrison: 1931-2019
A tribute to the towering novelist of the Black experience, Toni Morrison, who died on August 5th at age 88.
DOC10 2019 Preview: Hail Satan?, One Child Nation and Seven More Highlights
A preview of the 2019 DOC10 Film Festival (April 11-14) in Chicago, featuring reviews of "Hail Satan?", "Mike Wallace Is Here," "Midnight Family," "The Infiltrators," "Knock Down the House," "Anthropocene: The Human Epoch," "The Biggest Little Farm," "The Distant Barking of Dogs" and "One Child Nation."
Hooray for Historic Chicago Female African-American Mayoral Contenders Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot
An article celebrating the historic Chicago mayoral runoff between two African-American women, Toni Preckwinkle and Lori Lightfoot.
How the Image of Black Women Has (and Hasn't) Changed in the Last Two Decades
An assessment of the image of the black woman on the big screen since Halle Berry's Oscar win.
Restoration of Horace Jenkins' African-American Romeo & Juliet to Premiere in New Orleans and DC
An article about the 4K restoration of Horace Jenkins' "Cane River" premiering October 22nd at the New Orleans Film Festival and October 25th at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, made possible by IndieCollect and the Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation
PROJECT INVOLVE/Ebert Fellow Melissa Haizlip Wins Audience Award with her film Mr. SOUL! at AFI DOCS
An article about PROJECT INVOLVE/Ebert Fellow Melissa Haizlip winning the Audience Award at AFI DOCS 2018 with her film "MR SOUL"
Mr. SOUL! to Screen at AFI DOCS on June 16th
An article about Melissa Haizlip and Samuel D. Pollard's "Mr. SOUL!", screening Saturday, June 16th, at AFI DOCS. And Rory Kennedy's "Above and Beyond: NASA'S Journey to Tomorrow.'
Steve James Named 2018 Guggenheim Honoree by American Film Institute
An article about Steve James, the American Film Institute's 2018 Guggenheim Honoree .
Ebertfest 2018 Guests: Part II
Part II of our round-up featuring filmmaker guests scheduled to attend Ebertfest 2018.
PBS Press Tour Spotlights Little Women
A report on the PBS Press Tour's highlights for the winter and spring of 2018.
2018 Winter Movie Preview: 25 Films We're Excited About
A countdown of our most anticipated films coming this winter.
Time’s Up: A Report From the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards
A report from the 75th annual Golden Globes.
Three Billboards, Lady Bird Win Big at 75th Golden Globes
The winners of the 75th annual Golden Globes.
Disney Legends, "Wreck-It Ralph 2," "Coco" and More at D23 Expo 2017
Disney Legends were celebrated and animation films were previewed at this past D23 Expo.
"A Wrinkle in Time," "Mary Poppins Returns," "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and More at D23 Expo 2017
Disney previewed their upcoming live-action features during this year's D23 Expo.
Emphatic and Abundant Love: The Work of Jonathan Demme
The staff pays tribute to Jonathan Demme.
2017 Gracie Award Winners to Be Honored on June 6th
An article about the winners of the 2017 Gracie Awards.
When Barack Met Michelle
Chaz Ebert writes about the Q&A she moderated with the filmmakers of "Southside with You," and her experience of meeting President Obama for the first time.
Roger's Favorites: Kasi Lemmons, Patty Jenkins and Kimberly Peirce
Roger's Favorites: directors Kasi Lemmons, Patty Jenkins and Kimberly Peirce.
Chaz Ebert to Appear on Oprah's "Where Are They Now?" on Oct. 10
A report about Chaz Ebert's upcoming appearance on OWN's "Where Are They Now?" program.
Paste Magazine Interview with Chaz Ebert
An interview with Chaz Ebert conducted by Shannon M. Houston of Paste Magazine.
"Birdman" Wins Big at Independent Spirit Awards
A report from the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
If We Picked the Winners 2015: Best Picture
The RogerEbert.com staff pick for the Best Picture of 2015.
The Roger Ebert Award to Honor Filmmaker at Indie Spirit Awards
The Roger Ebert Award will be presented at the Independent Spirit Awards on February 21st.
ESSENCE Presents Black Women in Hollywood Awards
ESSENCE magazine will host its 8th Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon on February 19th, 2015.
