Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation
  • Why PRWeb
  • How It Works
  • Who Uses It
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • GDPR
  • Create a Free Account
Return to PRWeb homepage
  • News
  • Resources
  • Contact
When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type.

Searching for your content...

No results found. Please change your search terms and try again.
  • News in Focus
      • Browse News Releases

      • All News Releases
      • Multimedia Gallery

      • All Multimedia
      • All Photos
      • All Videos
  • Business & Money
      • Auto & Transportation

      • Aerospace, Defense
      • Air Freight
      • Airlines & Aviation
      • Automotive
      • Maritime & Shipbuilding
      • Railroads and Intermodal Transportation
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Transportation, Trucking & Railroad
      • Travel
      • Trucking and Road Transportation
      • View All Auto & Transportation

      • Business Technology

      • Blockchain
      • Broadcast Tech
      • Computer & Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Components
      • Electronic Design Automation
      • Financial Technology
      • High Tech Security
      • Internet Technology
      • Nanotechnology
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Semiconductors
      • View All Business Technology

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Financial Services & Investing

      • Accounting News & Issues
      • Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers
      • Banking & Financial Services
      • Bankruptcy
      • Bond & Stock Ratings
      • Conference Call Announcements
      • Contracts
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Dividends
      • Earnings
      • Earnings Forecasts & Projections
      • Financing Agreements
      • Insurance
      • Investments Opinions
      • Joint Ventures
      • Mutual Funds
      • Private Placement
      • Real Estate
      • Restructuring & Recapitalization
      • Sales Reports
      • Shareholder Activism
      • Shareholder Meetings
      • Stock Offering
      • Stock Split
      • Venture Capital
      • View All Financial Services & Investing

      • General Business

      • Awards
      • Commercial Real Estate
      • Corporate Expansion
      • Earnings
      • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
      • Human Resource & Workforce Management
      • Licensing
      • New Products & Services
      • Obituaries
      • Outsourcing Businesses
      • Overseas Real Estate (non-US)
      • Personnel Announcements
      • Real Estate Transactions
      • Residential Real Estate
      • Small Business Services
      • Socially Responsible Investing
      • Surveys, Polls and Research
      • Trade Show News
      • View All General Business

  • Science & Tech
      • Consumer Technology

      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Blockchain
      • Cloud Computing/Internet of Things
      • Computer Electronics
      • Computer Hardware
      • Computer Software
      • Consumer Electronics
      • Cryptocurrency
      • Data Analytics
      • Electronic Commerce
      • Electronic Gaming
      • Financial Technology
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Multimedia & Internet
      • Peripherals
      • Social Media
      • STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)
      • Supply Chain/Logistics
      • Wireless Communications
      • View All Consumer Technology

      • Energy & Natural Resources

      • Alternative Energies
      • Chemical
      • Electrical Utilities
      • Gas
      • General Manufacturing
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Oil & Energy
      • Oil and Gas Discoveries
      • Utilities
      • Water Utilities
      • View All Energy & Natural Resources

      • Environ­ment

      • Conservation & Recycling
      • Environmental Issues
      • Environmental Policy
      • Environmental Products & Services
      • Green Technology
      • Natural Disasters
      • View All Environ­ment

      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Aerospace & Defense
      • Agriculture
      • Chemical
      • Construction & Building
      • General Manufacturing
      • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)
      • Machinery
      • Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy
      • Mining
      • Mining & Metals
      • Paper, Forest Products & Containers
      • Precious Metals
      • Textiles
      • Tobacco
      • View All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

      • Telecomm­unications

      • Carriers and Services
      • Mobile Entertainment
      • Networks
      • Peripherals
      • Telecommunications Equipment
      • Telecommunications Industry
      • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
      • Wireless Communications
      • View All Telecomm­unications

  • Lifestyle & Health
      • Consumer Products & Retail

      • Animals & Pets
      • Beers, Wines and Spirits
      • Beverages
      • Bridal Services
      • Cannabis
      • Cosmetics and Personal Care
      • Fashion
      • Food & Beverages
      • Furniture and Furnishings
      • Home Improvement
      • Household, Consumer & Cosmetics
      • Household Products
      • Jewelry
      • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      • Office Products
      • Organic Food
      • Product Recalls
      • Restaurants
      • Retail
      • Supermarkets
      • Toys
      • View All Consumer Products & Retail

      • Entertain­ment & Media

      • Advertising
      • Art
      • Books
      • Entertainment
      • Film and Motion Picture
      • Magazines
      • Music
      • Publishing & Information Services
      • Radio & Podcast
      • Television
      • View All Entertain­ment & Media

      • Health

      • Biometrics
      • Biotechnology
      • Clinical Trials & Medical Discoveries
      • Dentistry
      • FDA Approval
      • Fitness/Wellness
      • Health Care & Hospitals
      • Health Insurance
      • Infection Control
      • International Medical Approval
      • Medical Equipment
      • Medical Pharmaceuticals
      • Mental Health
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Supplementary Medicine
      • View All Health

      • Sports

      • General Sports
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Sporting Events
      • Sports Equipment & Accessories
      • View All Sports

      • Travel

      • Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions
      • Gambling & Casinos
      • Hotels and Resorts
      • Leisure & Tourism
      • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
      • Passenger Aviation
      • Travel Industry
      • View All Travel

  • Policy & Public Interest
      • Policy & Public Interest

      • Advocacy Group Opinion
      • Animal Welfare
      • Congressional & Presidential Campaigns
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
      • Domestic Policy
      • Economic News, Trends, Analysis
      • Education
      • Environmental
      • European Government
      • FDA Approval
      • Federal and State Legislation
      • Federal Executive Branch & Agency
      • Foreign Policy & International Affairs
      • Homeland Security
      • Labor & Union
      • Legal Issues
      • Natural Disasters
      • Not For Profit
      • Patent Law
      • Public Safety
      • Trade Policy
      • U.S. State Policy
      • View All Policy & Public Interest

  • People & Culture
      • People & Culture

      • Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American
      • African American
      • Asian American
      • Children
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • Hispanic
      • Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
      • Men's Interest
      • People with Disabilities
      • Religion
      • Senior Citizens
      • Veterans
      • Women
      • View All People & Culture

  • Hamburger menu
  • Cision PRWeb provides efficient communication tools to continuously engage with target audiences across multiple online channels
  • Create a Free Account
    • ALL CONTACT INFO
    • Contact Us


      11AM ET Sunday – 8PM ET Friday

  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • News in Focus
    • Browse All News
    • Multimedia Gallery
  • Business & Money
    • Auto & Transportation
    • Business Technology
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Financial Services & Investing
    • General Business
  • Science & Tech
    • Consumer Technology
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Environ­ment
    • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
    • Telecomm­unications
  • Lifestyle & Health
    • Consumer Products & Retail
    • Entertain­ment & Media
    • Health
    • Sports
    • Travel
  • Policy & Public Interest
  • People & Culture
    • People & Culture
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR
  • Send a Release
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Resources
  • RSS
  • GDPR

2016 Newark Black Film Festival Announces Paul Robeson Award Winners
  • USA - English


News provided by

Newark Museum

May 25, 2016, 00:00 ET

Share this article

Share toX

Share this article

Share toX


Newark, NJ (PRWEB) May 25, 2016 -- Winners of the Newark Black Film Festival 2016 Paul Robeson Awards, a biennial competition that recognizes excellence in independent filmmaking, were announced this week. The competition, established in 1985 in honor of the late activist, performer and athlete, is the longest running festival of its kind in the United States. It is made possible through the support of Bank of America.

The Newark Museum’s Black Film Festival has brought stories of diversity and inclusion to local residents through cinema for more than 30 years.

Post this

“The Newark Museum’s Black Film Festival has brought stories of diversity and inclusion to local residents through cinema for more than 30 years,” said Bob Doherty, New Jersey president, Bank of America. “Because diverse perspectives help communities thrive, we applaud and support the Paul Robeson Award winners’ achievements in filmmaking and their contributions to New Jersey’s cultural vibrancy.”

The winners will be honored at a reception and award ceremony at the Museum on Wednesday, August 3, beginning at 4:30 pm, followed by a screening at CityPlex 12 in Newark at 7:30 pm. The reception, ceremony and screenings are free to the public but pre-registration is required for the reception. To register, call 973.596.6550, or email at rsvp(at)newarkmuseum(dot)org.

“We are committed to providing a forum for filmmakers who reflect on the African-American experience in a way that goes beyond what is shown in mainstream cinema,” said Gloria Hopkins Buck, Newark Black Film Festival Chairperson and Charter Member. “The talent and artistry of entrants who compete in the Paul Robeson Awards is outstanding.”

In addition to Buck, judges included: Barbara Allen, associate producer/filmmaker; Carlene Colston, non-profit administrator; Dale Colston, Esq, principal librarian, Newark Public Library; Frank Hooker, filmmaker/film professor, Rutgers-Newark; Joyce Ann Judd, educator, visual & performing arts; Pam Morgan, founder, Women in Media; Henrietta Parker, filmmaker/producer; Cheryl LuSane, Seton Hall University; Wanda Pendelton, educator/marketer; ubConnections; Jameel B. Saxton, AV production; Richard Wesley, screenwriter/educator; and Derrick Williams, director/producer.

Films are judged in the categories of Long and Short Documentary, Long and Short Narrative, Animation and Experimental, reserving the right to name no winner if a suitable submission has not been made. More than 35 films were entered in this year’s competition.

The 2016 Paul Robeson Awards winners are:

LONG DOCUMENTARY
Winner: Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth
Filmmaker/Director: Pratibha Parmar
Producers: Shaheen Haq
A compelling biographical portrait of a legendary icon and the extraordinary journey of her birth to her historical win of The Pulitzer Price for her novel, The Color Purple.

Honorable Mention: SEMBENE!
Filmmaker/Producer/Director: Samba Gadjigo and Jason Silverman
The resistance fighter who used the camera as his weapon: meet Ousmane Sembene, the father of African Cinema.

SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Winner: Lee Hagan: Connecting Generations
Filmmaker/Producer/Director: Antoinette K. Ellis-Williams
This documentary explores the life and legacy of Dr. Hagan at NJCU, a Newark resident, the Civil Rights movement, and African American history and culture.

Honorable Mention: Harlem on My Plate
Filmmaker/Director/Producer: Rochelle Brown & Sonia Armstead
The film explores the Great Migration from the South to Harlem in the early 1900s, to the renowned Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and ‘30s.

LONG NARRATIVE
Winner: Blue
Filmmaker/Producer: Don Wallace
The gritty, urban drama of a professional boxer. Gary “Blue” Meekins struggles against unusually high obstacles to turn his hopeless life into that of the American dream.

Honorable Mention: Forever Yours
Filmmaker/Director: Patrick Ulysse
Producer: Patrick Ulysse and JD Rose
A romantic comedy about finding true love at the wrong time as Adrienne and JC share their love and drive to protect the neighborhood youth.

SHORT NARRATIVE
Winner: Video
Filmmaker/Director: Randy Yang
Producer: Pamela Rook
A woman’s racist remark is captured on video by two teenage black girls. Realizing the consequences of her actions, she pleads with them to delete the incriminating footage.

Honorable Mention: Moves We Make
Filmmaker: Nonstop Show Group
Producer: Lamar Mackson
Director: E. Patric Coker
A street pharmacist known for maker power moves, finds himself the victim of his own ill-conceived strategy and decision making that can lead to the demise of his entire world.

The schedule for the Adult and Youth screenings for the 2016 Newark Black Film Festival is available online at http://www.newarkmuseum.org.

#

Lisa Batitto, Newark Museum, +1 (973) 596-6638, [email protected]

Modal title

Contact PRWeb

  • 11AM ET Sunday – 8PM ET Friday
  • Contact Us

About PRWeb

  • About PRWeb
  • Partners
  • Partnership Programs
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Resources

Why PRWeb

  • Why PRWeb
  • How It Works
  • Who Uses It
  • Pricing

Accounts

  • Create a Free Account
  • Log in
  • Contact Us

Do not sell or share my personal information:

  • Submit via [email protected] 
  • Call Privacy toll-free: 877-297-8921

Contact Cision

Products

About

My Services
  • All News Releases
  • Online Member Center
  • ProfNet
Cision Distribution Helpline
888-776-0942
  • Legal
  • Site Map
  • RSS
  • Cookie Settings
Copyright © 2025 Cision US Inc.