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Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts coming to PBS & World Channel this Juneteenth

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BOSTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS and WORLD Channel announced today the presentation of Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts, an award-winning documentary feature that explores the complex history of Black soldiers in the United States military. Director and producer Dru Holley weaves together the testimony of historians, experts and descendants of Buffalo Soldiers with archival photographs, reenactments and animation to tell the story of how newly free Black Americans enlisted in the U.S. Army, a reliable path to income and greater respect, and in the process helped to both fulfill America's Manifest Destiny and disrupted the lives of Indigenous peoples.

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  • PBS and WORLD Channel to Explore the History of Black Soldiers in America with Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts.
  • BOSTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS and WORLD Channel announced today the presentation of Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts, an award-winning documentary feature that explores the complex history of Black soldiers in the United States military.
  • Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts will premiere Monday, June 12 at 10pm ET on PBS and Monday, June 19 at 8pm ET on WORLD Channel's Local, USA series.
  • The film will be available to stream on the PBS app, WORLDChannel.org , YouTube and on the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel.

New Film "Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa" (The Water Flows Always) to Make World Premiere at 2023 Seattle International Film Festival

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

SEATTLE, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are thrilled to announce that Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) is an official selection for the Academy Award-qualifying 2023 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). It is the first release in an upcoming series of films created by the Wayfinders Circle – a global network of Indigenous guardians who protect their lands, waters, and territories, and are dedicated to sharing the transformative potential of Indigenous lifeways.

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  • SEATTLE, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We are thrilled to announce that Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) is an official selection for the Academy Award-qualifying 2023 Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) .
  • "The water can teach us, the water can help us, the water heals us."
  • "The water can teach us, the water can help us, the water heals us."
  • You can attend the world premiere in-person on May 20 as part of CONNECTED by WATER at SIFF, and stream virtually from May 22-28.

Quantum Computing Inc Appoints Security and Cryptography Expert Brian LaMacchia to Technical Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Brian LaMacchia recently retired from Microsoft Corporation where he was a Distinguished Engineer and head of the Security and Cryptography team within Microsoft Research.

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  • Brian LaMacchia recently retired from Microsoft Corporation where he was a Distinguished Engineer and head of the Security and Cryptography team within Microsoft Research.
  • Dr. LaMacchia was also a co-founder of the Microsoft Cryptography Review Board and consulted on security and cryptography architectures, protocols, and implementations across the company.
  • Prior to joining Microsoft Research in 2009, Dr. LaMacchia was the Architect for cryptography in Windows Security, Development Lead for .NET Framework Security and Program Manager for core cryptography in Windows 2000.
  • Our quantum photonic technologies have the ability to address quantum medical imaging, quantum LiDAR, quantum communications, quantum network, and of course, quantum cyber security, which is Dr. LaMacchia’ s area of expertise.

"HBCU White House" Debuts Season 2 with Actress of Emmy-Winning HBO Comedy Series and Director of New 'Buffalo Soldiers' Documentary

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Friday, April 22, 2022

NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Original program, "HBCU White House," debuts season 2 with Skye Townsend – actress and comedian of HBO's and Robin Thede's Emmy-winning comedy series, "A Black Lady Sketch Show," along with Dru Holley – director of the new documentary "Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts." New episodes of "HBCU White House" stream every Friday, beginning April 22, 2022 at https://hbcuwhitehouse.com/.

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  • As the first guest of "HBCU White House" season 2, Skye Townsend talks about her history making turn of being promoted to a series regular on season 3 of "A Black Lady Sketch Show."
  • Townsend is the youngest main cast member on the series, executive produced by Issa Rae.
  • Following her famous director/comedian father Robert Townsend's footsteps, Skye shares what viewers can expect from the new season of the Emmy-winning show.
  • Later in the episode, Director Dru Holley speaks about his new documentary "Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts."

Ten Golden Goblet Awards of the 21st SIFF Announced

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

On the night of June 24, the Award Ceremony of the Golden Goblet Awards was unveiled at the Shanghai Grand Theatre.

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  • On the night of June 24, the Award Ceremony of the Golden Goblet Awards was unveiled at the Shanghai Grand Theatre.
  • He participated in SIFF andattended SIFFORUM, sharing his professional experience with his counterparts, while witnessing his popularity in China.
  • Among the entries, a total of 590 films from 73 countries and regions signed up for the 8 awards of the Main Competition.
  • The results of the Awards were announced at the award ceremony.

The 21st SIFF in Full Swing with a Warm Atmosphere

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

SHANGHAI, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The ten-day 21st Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was unveiled on June 16 with the 21st Golden Goblet Ceremony.

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  • SHANGHAI, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The ten-day 21st Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was unveiled on June 16 with the 21st Golden Goblet Ceremony.
  • The 21st SIFF organizes a film submission globally for the competitions and panorama.
  • Daily negotiating activities have taken place one after another in warm and friendly atmosphere, and the number of buyers and sellers participating in the presentations has also increased significantly.
  • During the festival, there are also activities such as the selection of Asian New Talent Award, SIFF Project, film plan and project launches.

The 21st SIFF in Full Swing with a Warm Atmosphere

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

SHANGHAI, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The ten-day 21st Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was unveiled on June 16 with the 21st Golden Goblet Ceremony.

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  • SHANGHAI, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The ten-day 21st Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was unveiled on June 16 with the 21st Golden Goblet Ceremony.
  • The 21st SIFF organizes a film submission globally for the competitions and panorama.
  • Daily negotiating activities have taken place one after another in warm and friendly atmosphere, and the number of buyers and sellers participating in the presentations has also increased significantly.
  • During the festival, there are also activities such as the selection of Asian New Talent Award, SIFF Project, film plan and project launches.

Competition Films and Jury for the 21st SIFF Golden Goblet Awards Announced

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Monday, June 11, 2018

Recently, the competition films of feature film unit (the first batch of 8 films), documentary unit and animation unit have been announced.

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  • Recently, the competition films of feature film unit (the first batch of 8 films), documentary unit and animation unit have been announced.
  • With SIFF jury's professionalism, internationalism and authority, Golden Goblet Awards has become an award that is highly valued by filmmakers all over the world.
  • The Organizing and Executive Committee of the 21st SIFF also announced the full list of Golden Goblet Awards jury.
  • This year's Golden Goblet Awards will be announced at the 21st SIFF Closing Ceremony to be held on the evening of June 24th.

Competition Films and Jury for the 21st SIFF Golden Goblet Awards Announced

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 11, 2018

Recently, the competition films of feature film unit (the first batch of 8 films), documentary unit and animation unit have been announced.

Key Points: 
  • Recently, the competition films of feature film unit (the first batch of 8 films), documentary unit and animation unit have been announced.
  • With SIFF jury's professionalism, internationalism and authority, Golden Goblet Awards has become an award that is highly valued by filmmakers all over the world.
  • The Organizing and Executive Committee of the 21st SIFF also announced the full list of Golden Goblet Awards jury.
  • This year's Golden Goblet Awards will be announced at the 21st SIFF Closing Ceremony to be held on the evening of June 24th.