Four years ago, Channing Godfrey Peoples announced herself as one of the most exciting young filmmakers working today, thanks to her directorial debut, “Miss Juneteenth.” However, since then, we haven’t gotten a sophomore feature from her. Instead, she’s directed episodes of TV shows such as “Genius,” “Generation,” and “Roar.” But that’s soon going to change, as she is set to direct “Otis & Zelma,” and she’s found her lead actors.

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Most know her as Rachel Robinson in “42,” opposite the late, great Chadwick Boseman, and Abbie Mills on “Sleepy Hollow,” but Nicole Beharie is ready to take center stage with her turn as Turquoise Jones in Channing Godfrey People‘s “Miss Juneteenth.” Thanks to this film, Beharie, a graduate of Julliard, gets a chance to inject some life into a career that faced some hurdles after she spoke out about her working conditions during “Sleepy Hollow.” In “Miss Juneteenth,” Beharie plays Turquoise Jones.

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Though certain segments of social media might disagree, it’s always a good thing when there are more inclusivity and diversity in the film industry. This is just a fact. More perspectives mean more stories and more interesting films. And thankfully, as a new study points out, in terms of female representation behind the camera, the film industry continues to gain more inclusivity.

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A new study from San Diego State University claims that the total number of female directors and female filmmakers (in general) grew in 2020 from previous highs in 2019.

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It’s not a shocking revelation to find out that a parent wants their child to have more than they ever did. No matter if you’re someone struggling to pay your bills, living paycheck to paycheck, or if you have incredible wealth, a parent’s goal is to make sure their child doesn’t face hardship that could be prevented. And that love between a parent and child is the focus of the new drama, “Miss Juneteenth.”

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As seen in the trailer for the film, “Miss Juneteenth” follows the story of a former beauty pageant winner that is barely getting by years after winning the prestigious event.

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