From a Yardie to a Yankee, an independent film about a Jamaican who migrated to the United States for a better life, is set to begin filming in sections of Kingston and St Catherine over the next few ...

This week Jamaica marks its independence day — but human rights groups say it's also a moment for Jamaicans to ponder the reality that their country is still one of the world's most homophobic.

When actress, producer and activist Victoria Rowell talks about telling stories on her own terms and one of her latest film projects , the response she often gets is usually one of bewilderment. “A ...

The Pirogue is a colorful and compelling drama about 30 Senegalese economic migrants who sail to Spain in small boat, facing a treacherous Atlantic Ocean and the possibility of never reaching their ...

As he sat down with the Jamaica Observer to share stories of the little island that shaped his journey to Hollywood, it was clear that Lyriq Bent was not simply speaking as a seasoned actor with a ...

The first Jamaica Plain Film Festival will take place Sept. 5-7 at the Loring Greenough House, showcasing dynamic works by filmmakers with neighborhood ties. Festival founder Alice Hutton moved to ...

Delroy Lindo is about to try something new: after winning hearts with his performances in front of the camera, he’s now stepping behind the camera for the first time. Nearly 50 years into a career ...

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Delroy Lindo attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Hulu's "UnPrisoned" on March 02, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Delroy ...