American Black Film Festival videos

At the 2023 American Black Film Festival premiere of Netflix's pulpy caper 'They Cloned Tyrone,' stars John Boyega and Teyonah Parris reveal what a duplicate of themselves would be doing while they're on the red carpet. Producers Charles D. King and Stephen "Dr" Love, plus influencers Tabitha Brown and Corey J. Bradford, also have big plans for their clones (big plans that include sweatpants and potato chips). Then, Boyega and Parris pick their favorite projects from each other's careers, showing love for their costars' roles in "WandaVision" and 'Attack the Block.'

Emmy winner Jharrel Jerome shares the relatable and unexpected challenges of stepping into the very big shoes of his character, Cootie, in "I'm a Virgo." Talking to IMDb at the 2023 American Black Film Festival, Jharrel reveals how the "forced perspective" method of shooting led him to feel the same back pain that Cootie himself would feel in his extraordinary everyday life.

Lena Waithe is the ambassador for the 2023 American Black Film Festival. While you may know Lena from her on-screen performances in "Master of None" and 'Ready Player One,' she's also a creator, producer, and an Emmy-winning writer of multiple projects. "No Small Parts" takes a look at her multifaceted career in film and television.

Set in the Nixon era, 'They Cloned Tyrone' follows John Boyega as Fontaine, a neighborhood drug dealer who finds himself in a fatal battle. When he wakes up the next day perfectly fine, he has questions. The all-star cast includes Jamie Foxx as Slick Charles, a well-dressed and self-proclaimed detective, alongside Teyonah Parris as the fierce and vibrant Yo-Yo. They complete the trio who discover a truth about Fontaine that deals with cloning humans. Director Juel Taylor, who co-wrote 'Creed II' and 'Space Jam: A New Legacy,' makes his feature-film debut with this highly-anticipated conspiracy thriller. The film debuts at the 2023 American Black Film Festival in June and will stream worldwide on Netflix in July.

IMDb travels to Miami to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), which brings together Black culture enthusiasts, artists, executives, and filmmakers from around the world for five days of screenings, events, exclusive parties, and networking. IMDb talks to 2022 film festival ambassador Issa Rae, filmmakers, and ABFF Founder Jeff Friday and President/General Manager Nicole Friday to learn more about how ABFF has strengthened the Black entertainment community and what impact this year's slate of films will have.

From 'Boyz n the Hood' to 'Love Jones,' Jeff Friday, founder of The American Black Film Festival, chooses his most essential Black films of the 1990s.

From 'She's Gotta Have It' to 'Da 5 Bloods,' IMDb dives deep into films of Spike Lee.

Writer, producer, and actress Issa Rae has devoted multiple aspects of her career to being a champion of Black artists, most prominently with her critically-acclaimed series "Insecure." From YouTube to HBO, "No Small Parts" takes a look at Issa's unique path to fame.

Actress Tessa Thompson, best known for starring in major franchises like "Westworld," 'Creed,' and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently returned as Bianca in 'Creed III.' "No Small Parts" takes a look at her career in film and television.