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'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double
Read full article: 'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double“Unstoppable," about the one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, was one of the most-anticipated premieres of the Toronto International Film Festival.
'Concrete Cowboy' shows Philadelphia's Black cowboy culture
Read full article: 'Concrete Cowboy' shows Philadelphia's Black cowboy culture“Concrete Cowboy,” an urban Western about African American riders in Philadelphia starring Idris Elba, is about an often unseen — and persisting — Black cowboy culture. “Concrete Cowboy" is a father-son drama set around Fletcher Street Stables, one of the oldest and last-remaining of Philadelphia's hardscrabble inner-city stables. But through tenacity and improvisation, Fletcher Street has remained a cherished refuge and an ardent pastime for both kids and adults on the streets of Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion. “It didn’t occur to me until the Bob Marley song ‘Buffalo Soldier,’ which opened my interest about Black cowboys. They’re trying to raise money for an equestrian center and to convince Philadelphia government officials that the Fletcher Street heritage is worth preserving.
Jharrel Jerome pays tribute to exonerated Central Park Five
Read full article: Jharrel Jerome pays tribute to exonerated Central Park FiveJharrel Jerome accepts the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie award for "When They See Us" during the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - In one of the most moving moments of the 2019 Emmys, Jharrel Jerome paid tribute to the "exonerated five" as he accepted the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for his role in the Netflix drama "When They See Us." Not only is Jerome the first Afro-Latino actor to be nominated for and win in an acting category, he is also the youngest actor to win Lead Actor in a Limited Series. Appearing overwhelmed by his win, Jerome said: "It's an honor. Taking to Instagram later, Jerome posted a video of himself partying with Wise, McCray and Santana.