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Lucas challenges Hollywood with ‘Red Tails’
Red Tails, written by John Ridley and Aaron McGruder and directed by Anthony Hemingway, is based on the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the legendary African-American pilots of World War II. The film was first developed over two decades ago by George Lucas, but faced many challenges because studios believed a movie with an all-black cast couldn’t be profitable. It’s quite fitting that a film about these heroes, who overcame prejudice and adversity, can serve as an example to Hollywood that it’s possible to make a successful film with an African-American cast. … Read entire article »
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Top 20 Liz Lemon moments
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10 reasons I love ‘American Horror Story’
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Cinqué Lee much more than just Spike Lee’s brother
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Sex and morality collide in ‘Breaking Dawn’
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