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The article presents the discussion on Thirst Aid Kit podcast hosted by Bim Adewunmi and Nichole Perkins exploring themes of celebrity and representation from a rare female perspective.

An interview with June Givanni, founder of June Givanni Pan African Cinema Archive, is presented. Topics include how Black British cinema becomes a springboard for new international connections and the development of Black cinema more widely; how politically broad use of "Black" help shape critical thinking; and an exhibition featuring Black British film materials from the 1983 Third Eye Festival.

The article presents statistics depicting genre films of the Great Britain motion picture industry featuring black actors as of October 2016. It informs about lack of recognition and reward for black actors in the film industry. It also cites specific reference of black actor Sylvester Stallone who was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for film "Creed" and Noel Clarke in list of most prolific black actors in Great Britain.

The article present interview with American film director Julie Dash and discusses about author bell hooks, and Biyi Bandele, Nigerian novelist. It further discusses Dash, pioneering American director of "Daughters of the Dust"; "Reel to Real: Race, Class and Sex at the Movies" book by bell hooks; African-American women who served overseas during World War II; and the 2013 Best Picture Oscar-nominee "Beasts of the Southern Wild", directed by Benh Zeitlin.

The article focuses on pivotal figures and discussions in the film industry, including Dr. June Givanni's historic achievement at the BAFTA awards, Joanna Abeyie's insights into diversity and inclusion, and the critical examination by Leila Latif and Ellen E. Jones on the potential of film and TV to effect social change. These topics reflect on the need for strategic reflection amidst tumultuous times and the ongoing struggle for equity and representation in the entertainment sector.

The article highlights the 30th year anniversary of "Black Film Bulletin," which features the past the promise of African cinema.

The article offers information the history of Black Film Bulletin founded by editors June Givanni and Gaylene Gould offering critical commentary around developments in new Black cinema and pan-African cinema histories. It mentions the comments of Melanie Hoyes on representation of Blackness and Black actors on screen, and meeting academics who were writing about Black film but having to publish in sociology journals or feminist film journals because there was no specific space.