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“Fruitvale Station,” The Drama About The Death of Oscar Grant, Premieres in July, 2013

• May 13, 2013 • 1 Comment

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Fantasia Blowing It Again: Mahalia Jackson Estate “Aghast” at Her Pregnancy; Film Runs Risk of Folding

• October 9, 2011 • Comments Off

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The New York Times

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The New Orleans Times-Picayune

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The Guardian, UK

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The BBC

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