Biopic

The world-famous Banda singer will be celebrated via a film penned by the screenwriter who created “What’s Love Got to Do with It.”

The former Black Panther Party leader will executive produce the adaptation of her autobiography.

“Rosa” draws from biography “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks.”

Alicia Keys will co-produce a film about the pioneering choreographer and dancer.

“Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Me” promises to tell the Death Row Records heads’ story from the perspective of the woman who famously married Knight and accused Dre of abusing her while they were together.

The actress claps back at critics who felt she was the wrong actress to portray Nina Simone.

The much-criticized actress also spilled what she learned from making the film.

“Miles Ahead” hits select theaters across the country today. Cheadle sat down with The New York Times for an insider’s look at a key scene.

“But there is something deeply shameful—and hurtful—in the fact that even today a young Nina Simone would have a hard time being cast in her own biopic. In this sense, the creation of ‘Nina’ is not a neutral act. It is part of the problem.”