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‘Set Her Free’ Fuels Push for NJ Domestic Violence Sentencing Reform
A new documentary examines how courtrooms treat survivors and spotlights an urgent call for change.
Plainfield’s Queen City Film Festival Showcases Diverse Voices In Global Cinema
Plainfield’s 2025 Queen City Film Festival showcases global films and celebrates underrepresented filmmakers.
How New Jersey Has Become “Hollywood East”
NJ's film industry is booming thanks to tax credits, diversity incentives, and new studios, earning the state the nickname “Hollywood East.”
Great Movie Scenes Filmed In New Jersey
From “On the Waterfront” to “Oppenheimer,” New Jersey has been the backdrop for iconic films, with Hollywood returning to its roots in NJ.
Steven McCoy: Making Headway As The First Black DeafBlind Journalist
Steven McCoy, the first Black DeafBlind journalist, empowers disabled voices through storytelling, advocacy, and his nonprofit Spoken Heroes.
Black Public Media Awards Filmmakers And Artists For Black Stories
Black Public Media awarded $225K at PitchBLACK 2025 to artists creating documentaries, immersive media, and sci-fi storytelling.
Newark Black Film Festival Returns To Celebrate Black Filmmakers And Actors
The Newark Black Film Festival returns July 16–20 with screenings, panels, and guests like Sheryl Lee Ralph and director Michael Schultz.
‘Set Her Free’ Fuels Push for NJ Domestic Violence Sentencing Reform
A new documentary examines how courtrooms treat survivors and spotlights an urgent call for change.
Plainfield’s Queen City Film Festival Showcases Diverse Voices In Global Cinema
Plainfield’s 2025 Queen City Film Festival showcases global films and celebrates underrepresented filmmakers.
How New Jersey Has Become “Hollywood East”
NJ's film industry is booming thanks to tax credits, diversity incentives, and new studios, earning the state the nickname “Hollywood East.”
Great Movie Scenes Filmed In New Jersey
From “On the Waterfront” to “Oppenheimer,” New Jersey has been the backdrop for iconic films, with Hollywood returning to its roots in NJ.
Steven McCoy: Making Headway As The First Black DeafBlind Journalist
Steven McCoy, the first Black DeafBlind journalist, empowers disabled voices through storytelling, advocacy, and his nonprofit Spoken Heroes.
Black Public Media Awards Filmmakers And Artists For Black Stories
Black Public Media awarded $225K at PitchBLACK 2025 to artists creating documentaries, immersive media, and sci-fi storytelling.
Newark Black Film Festival Returns To Celebrate Black Filmmakers And Actors
The Newark Black Film Festival returns July 16–20 with screenings, panels, and guests like Sheryl Lee Ralph and director Michael Schultz.