“Newlyweeds” + “Mother of George” and more at BAMcinemaFest (June 19-28)

Four noteworthy films show in BAM’s celebration of cinema

The Q&A: Filmmaker Terence Nance

We chat with @ofherbeauty director @terencenance on filmmaking sourced in prose, working with Jay-Z and his future children’s names.

EXCLUSIVE: Candice Anitra & Mustafa Effortless — “Love Machine”

@candiceanitra & @effortlessone turn on the love

WATCH: Wangechi Mutu feat. Santigold — “The End Of Eating Everything”

@wangechimutu & @santigold’s new animated collaboration

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