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Diverse Characters in Film

Images showcasing characters in various settings, emphasizing emotional moments and interactions, with a blend of warmth and tension in their expressions and attire.

TAYLOR RUSSELL in WAVES (2019), directed by TREY EDWARD SHULTS.

ELLA BALINSKA in RESIDENT EVIL (2022), directed by BRONWEN HUGHES.

CRYSTAL CLARKE in ORDEAL BY INNOCENCE (2018), directed by SANDRA GOLDBACHER.

SHERRI SHEPHERD in BEAUTY SHOP (2005), directed by BILLE WOODRUFF.

ANJELIKA WASHINGTON in STARGIRL (2020), directed by LEA THOMPSON, ROB HARDY, JENNIFER PHANG, GREG BEEMAN, TAMRA DAVIS and TOA FRASER.

JOEL BASMAN in KADEWE (2021), directed by JULIA VON HEINZ.

HANNAH ARTERTON in WALKING ON SUNSHINE (2014), directed by MAX GIWA and DANIA PASQUINI.

leisure, clubbing and nightlife concept - smiling young african american woman dancing in ultraviolet neon lights at party over rainbow foil curtain background. african american woman dancing at party

JHE ZSANE in REBEL RIDGE (2024), directed by JEREMY SAULNIER.

MIGUEL A. NUÑEZ JR. in JUWANNA MANN (2002), directed by JESSE VAUGHAN. Copyright: Editorial use only. No merchandising or book covers. This is a publicly distributed handout. Access rights only, no license of copyright provided. Only to be reproduced in conjunction with promotion of this film.

SHANIQUA OKWOK and AMARAH-JAE ST. AUBYN in SMALL AXE (2020) -Original title: SMALL AXE LOVERS ROCK-, directed by STEVE MCQUEEN.

LUPITA NYONG'O in US (2019), directed by JORDAN PEELE.

Clown putting on makeup just before a show in a theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, Eastern Europe, Europe

GOLDEN BROOKS, TARAJI P. HENSON, SANAA LATHAN and WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON in BLOOM (2006) -Original title: SOMETHING NEW-, directed by SANAA HAMRI.

CUBA GOODING JR. and KIMBERLY ELISE in GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY-TV (2009), directed by THOMAS CARTER.

THE TUNNEL (2010), directed by JENNA CATO BASS.

ANIKA NONI ROSE in THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY (2008) -Original title: NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY, THE-TV-, directed by ANTHONY MINGHELLA.

BRANDY in I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1998), directed by DANNY CANNON.

THANDIWE NEWTON in FOR COLORED GIRLS (2010), directed by TYLER PERRY.

WILL SMITH and JADEN SMITH in THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (2006), directed by GABRIELE MUCCINO.

KERRY WASHINGTON and ANTHONY MACKIE in NIGHT CATCHES US (2010), directed by TANYA HAMILTON.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Of America, A Woman Singing In Worship

ANTONIA GENTRY and BRIANNE HOWEY in GINNY & GEORGIA (2021).

FIRE AT SEA (2016) -Original title: FUOCOAMMARE-, directed by GIANFRANCO ROSI.

YUEN QIU in KUNG FU HUSTLE (2004) -Original title: GONG FU-, directed by STEPHEN CHOW.

Redd Velvet sings the blues.

Diverse people watching scary thriller movie on television

ROSARIO DAWSON in DOPESICK (2021), directed by BARRY LEVINSON, PATRICIA RIGGEN and MICHAEL CUESTA.

SALLI RICHARDSON in ANACONDAS: THE HUNT FOR THE BLOOD ORCHID (2004), directed by DWIGHT H. LITTLE.

NATALIA VERBEKE in ARRITMIA (2007), directed by VICENTE PEÑARROCHA.

NATALIA DE MOLINA in LA LUZ DE ELNA (2017) -Original title: LA LLUM D'ELNA-, directed by SILVIA QUER.

ASHLEIGH MURRAY in RIVERDALE (2017), directed by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA. Season 1.

ANGELA BASSETT in HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK (1998), directed by KEVIN RODNEY SULLIVAN.

JESSE L. MARTIN and WILSON JERMAINE HEREDIA in RENT (2005), directed by CHRIS COLUMBUS.

Woman, pouting lips and studio with eyes closed, emoji and expression on red background in funny face. Female person, pursed mouth and backdrop in mockup space in unhappy, displeased or disgusted

MCCAUL LOMBARDI in SOLLERS POINT (2017), directed by MATTHEW PORTERFIELD.

ALFRE WOODARD and CIARIA HERRING in THE WATER IS WIDE (2006), directed by JOHN KENT HARRISON.

Karaoke night fun with friends and wine at home.

CCH POUNDER in BOYCOTT (2001), directed by CLARK JOHNSON.

MO'NIQUE, KENDRA C. JOHNSON and JOYFUL DRAKE in PHAT GIRLZ (2006), directed by NNEGEST LIKKE.

DENZEL WASHINGTON and RUBY DEE in AMERICAN GANGSTER (2007), directed by RIDLEY SCOTT.

Oracle

KERRY WASHINGTON and MICHAEL EALY in FOR COLORED GIRLS (2010), directed by TYLER PERRY.

REGINA KING, TEYONAH PARRIS and KIKI LAYNE in IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK (2018), directed by BARRY JENKINS.

AUDRA MCDONALD in THE BITE (2021), directed by NIKKI M. JAMES.

Gospel Choir

GARRY CADENAT and DARLING LEGITIMUS in SUGAR CANE ALLEY (1983) -Original title: RUE CASES NEGRES-, directed by EUZHAN PALCY.

TARAJI P. HENSON, FANTASIA BARRINO and BLITZ BAZAWULE in THE COLOR PURPLE (2023), directed by BLITZ BAZAWULE.

AMERICA FERRERA, ANA ORTIZ and THEA VIDALE in UGLY BETTY (2006).

WILL SMITH and JADEN SMITH in THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (2006), directed by GABRIELE MUCCINO.

CCH POUNDER and ISABELLE FUHRMAN in ORPHAN (2009), directed by JAUME COLLET-SERRA.

PHILIP DANIEL BOLDEN and ALEISHA ALLEN in ARE WE DONE YET (2007), directed by STEVE CARR.

PRECIOUS MUSTAPHA in FATE: THE WINX SAGA (2021), directed by BRIAN YOUNG.

AISHA DEE in SISSY (2022), directed by HANNAH BARLOW and KANE SENES.

MEAGAN GOOD in WAIST DEEP (2006), directed by VONDIE CURTIS-HALL.

QUEEN LATIFAH in LAST HOLIDAY (2006), directed by WAYNE WANG.

Three friends enjoy a multiplayer game in a colorful room

JAMIE FOXX and REGINA HALL in LAW ABIDING CITIZEN (2009), directed by F. GARY GRAY.

COURTNEY B. VANCE, AUNJANUE ELLIS and JADA HARRIS in LOVECRAFT COUNTRY (2020), directed by MISHA GREEN.

MO'NIQUE in WELCOME HOME, ROSCOE JENKINS (2008), directed by MALCOLM D. LEE.

TREVOR JACKSON and LEX SCOTT DAVIS in SUPERFLY (2018), directed by DIRECTOR X.

KEVIN MCDONALD and FAUNE CHAMBERS in EPIC MOVIE (2007), directed by AARON SELTZER and JASON FRIEDBERG.

South African dancer Motsi Mabuse at

NINGALI LAWFORD and ROCKY MCKENZIE in BRAN NUE DAE (2009), directed by RACHEL PERKINS.

QUEEN LATIFAH and MENA SUVARI in BEAUTY SHOP (2005), directed by BILLE WOODRUFF.

NAOMIE HARRIS and ASHTON SANDERS in MOONLIGHT (2016), directed by BARRY JENKINS.

QUEEN LATIFAH and KEVIN BACON in BEAUTY SHOP (2005), directed by BILLE WOODRUFF.

GABOUREY 'GABBY' SIDIBE and JANELLE MONAE in ANTEBELLUM (2020), directed by GERARD BUSH and CHRISTOPHER RENZ. Copyright: Editorial use only. No merchandising or book covers. This is a publicly distributed handout. Access rights only, no license of copyright provided. Only to be reproduced in conjunction with promotion of this film.

KALI REIS and AKA NIVINA in TRUE DETECTIVE (2024), directed by CARY JOJI FUKUNAGA.

NAOMI ACKIE in MICKEY 17 (2025), directed by BONG JOON HO.

QUEEN LATIFAH, ALICIA KEYS and JENNIFER HUDSON in THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES (2008), directed by GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD.

VERNEE WATSON-JOHNSON in NO TURNING BACK (2001), directed by JESUS NEBOT and JULIA MONTEJO.

SHAREEKA EPPS in HALF NELSON (2006), directed by RYAN FLECK.

ROSARIO DAWSON in A GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING YOUR SAINTS (2006), directed by DITO MONTIEL.

HALLE BERRY in THE CALL (2013), directed by BRAD ANDERSON.

EL REY DE LA HABANA (2015), directed by AGUSTIN VILLARONGA.

MICHAEL FASSBENDER and JODIE TURNER-SMITH in THE AGENCY (2024), directed by GRANT HESLOV, JOE WRIGHT, PHILIP MARTIN and ZETNA FUENTES.

JADEN SMITH and RACHELLE VINBERG in SKATE KITCHEN (2018), directed by CRYSTAL MOSELLE.

Enjoying a lively karaoke night with friends and pizza.

SKATE KITCHEN (2018), directed by CRYSTAL MOSELLE.

HALLE BAILEY in THE LITTLE MERMAID (2023), directed by ROB MARSHALL.

JILL SCOTT and DESMOND DUBE in THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY (2008) -Original title: NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY, THE-TV-, directed by ANTHONY MINGHELLA.

WELCOME TO NEW YORK (2014), directed by ABEL FERRARA.

NICOLE KIDMAN and BRANDON WALTERS in AUSTRALIA (2008), directed by BAZ LUHRMANN.

ASHLEY JUDD in CROSSING OVER (2009), directed by WAYNE KRAMER.

JILL SCOTT in THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY (2008) -Original title: NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY, THE-TV-, directed by ANTHONY MINGHELLA.

ERIQ LASALLE, CICELY TYSON, MICHAEL BEACH, DANA DAVIS, MICHAEL MICHELE and CARLOS MCCULLERS in RELATIVE STRANGER-TV (2009), directed by CHARLES BURNETT.

GER DUANY and KUOTH WIEL in THE GOOD LIE (2014), directed by PHILIPPE FALARDEAU.

DENZEL WASHINGTON, JOY BRYANT and DEREK LUKE in ANTWONE FISHER (2002), directed by DENZEL WASHINGTON.

OCTAVIA SPENCER in HIDDEN FIGURES (2016), directed by THEODORE MELFI.

NATALIA VERBEKE in A GOLPES (2005), directed by JUAN VICENTE CORDOBA.

MORGAN FREEMAN and DIANE KEATON in 5 FLIGHTS UP (2014), directed by RICHARD LONCRAINE.

Young woman movie producer clapping filming slate to cut a scene, saying action and using a clapperboard for cinema industry. Filmmaker uses clapboard against blue background. Camera B.

DAN PERLMAN, KEVIN ISO and KRISTIN DODSON in FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS (2021), directed by NEFERTITE NGUVU.

The Raft of the Medusa

JAMIE FOXX, TEYONAH PARRIS and JOHN BOYEGA in THEY CLONED TYRONE (2023), directed by JUEL TAYLOR.

THE BITE (2021), directed by NIKKI M. JAMES.

REGINA CASE in THE SECOND MOTHER (2015) -Original title: QUE HORAS ELA VOLTA-, directed by ANNA MUYLAERT.

Original Film Title: 10 ITEMS OR LESS-TV. English Title: 10 ITEMS OR LESS-TV. Film Director: NANCY HOWER. Year: 2006. Stars: KIM COLES.

NAILA ALANA PORRAS ESPINOZA (LA HIJA DEL JEQUE) in SKY HIGH (2023) -Original title: HASTA EL CIELO: LA SERIE-.

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