96th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room
Entertainment  |  lexdirects

Cord Jefferson Wins Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar For ‘American Fiction,’ Challenges Hollywood For Fresh Stories & Talent Over Blockbusters

Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar winner Cord Jefferson for "American Fiction" pleaded for more films than blockbusters in his acceptance speech.

"American Fiction" Los Angeles Special Screening - Arrivals
Film  |  Janeé Bolden

‘American Fiction’ Director Cord Jefferson Addresses How Black Artists Are Pushed Into ‘Revolving Door Of Trauma And Misery’ When Creating

'American Fiction' director Cord Jefferson spoke with BOSSIP about the film and what it says about race, trauma and generational wealth.

American Fiction assets
Entertainment  |  Alex Ford

How Black Is Too Blackity Black? Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross & More Star In Trailer For Searing Satire ’American Fiction’

Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K. Brown, Issa Rae, and Erika Alexander star in trailer for buzzy satire "American Fiction"

Wu-Tang Clan And NAS Perform At The O2 Arena
External  |  Davonta Herring

Clips Rule Everything Around Me: Hip Hop Legend RZA Named The Official Ambassador Of The 2023 Urbanworld International Film Festival

The de facto leader of Wu-Tang Clan will serve as the official ambassador for this year's international festival. Click inside to preview some of the projects that will highlight the week!

American Fiction Images
External  |  Davonta Herring

Watch: Cord Jefferson Makes His Directorial Debut With The ‘American Fiction’ Trailer Starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae & More + First Look Images

After winning the People's Choice Award at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, Cord Jefferson's film is ready to hit theaters. Click inside to check out the trailer!

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