3/24/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: George Foreman Documentary R.I.P. Big George (1949-2025)

George Edward Foreman was a professional boxer, businessman, minister and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed Big George. He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist.Foreman is resting in heaven with other great individuals in the sport of boxing. He died on March 21, 2o25. Continue reading

1/3/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Nureyev- Ballet’s Most Incredible Story

Shall We Dance FridayNureyev- Ballet’s Most Incredible Story is a striking and moving documentary from BAFTA nominated directors Jacqui and David Morris traces the extraordinary life of Rudolf Nureyev. From his birth in the 5th class carriage of a trans-Siberian train, to his dramatic leap to freedom in the West at the height of the Cold War, and unprecedented adulation as the most famous dancer in the world. Continue reading

11/4/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Quincy Jones – The Many Lives Of Q

Documentary which celebrates the life and career of top American jazz musician, composer, arranger, record producer and entrepreneur, Quincy Jones.  Continue reading

9/21/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Starting 5 | Official Trailer | Netflix

Netflix has officially dropped the trailer for its upcoming NBA focused docuseries, Starting 5. The series follows five of the league’s biggest superstars, including LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis. Continue reading

7/17/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Simone Biles Rising | Official Teaser | Netflix

Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise is more than just a poem for Simone; it’s something she lives by and constantly motivates her. This teaser, narrated by EGOT winner Viola Davis, is a glimpse into the Simone Biles Rising documentary.  Continue reading

5/6/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: A Ballerina’s Tale

Ballerina Misty Copeland made history becoming the first African-American Woman to earn the position of Principal Dancer with the world renowned American Ballet Theater. Continue reading

10/20/23 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: House of Flowers From Carmen & Geoffrey (2005)

This House of Flowers excerpt featuring Geoffrey Holder and Carmen De Lavallade  is from the 2005 documentary Carmen & Geoffrey. Holder and his brother Boscoe talk about their early roots in Trinidad, forming a dance company and Holder meeting his wife (De Lavallade) in the 1955 production of House of Flowers. Continue reading

10/19/23 O&A NYC ART WILL NEVER DIE: TRACY 168 – Bonus Feature From Just To Get a Rep Graffiti Documentary

TRACY 168 is famous for Wild Style lettering and being one of the most prolific early writers in New York. Bonus clip from the graffiti film Just To Get A Rep. Unfortunately Michael Tracy died of a heart attack on September 3rd. His artistry will live on forever. Continue reading

10/9/23 O&A NYC HISTORY: The Ugly Truth About Christopher Columbus

Growing up, we were all taught that Christopher Columbus discovered America. However, this is not the case at all. Columbus got lost looking for India, and instead landed in the Caribbean. Continue reading

10/3/23 O&A INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Reframing the Narrative: Blacks in Ballet | A Kennedy Center Digital Stage Original

Eleven black dancers from historically white ballet companies were commissioned by The Kennedy Center to create and perform a brand new ballet in just two weeks. This is their story…

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