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Identity
This Powerful Film About Black Girlhood Is Being Compared to 'Moonlight'
Anna Rose Holmer's debut about coming of age in Cincinnati has received rave reviews and comparisons to Barry Jenkins's Oscar winning film. She explains why Hollywood needs to diversify its depiction of childhood.
Katherine McLaughlin
3.17.17
Sports
'The Fits' and the Evolution of Boxing in Art
A new independent film that was released this year is the most exciting thing that has happened to the esthetic appreciation of boxing in a very long time.
Sarah Kurchak
12.6.16
Entertainment
Meet the Cincinatti Dance Squad Behind ‘The Fits’
A conversation with director Anna Rose Holmer and Q-Kidz dance squad founder “Ms. Quicy” Jones-Woods.
Charlie Schmidlin
6.21.16

Entertainment
‘The Fits’ Is a Beautiful Movie Centered Around an Incredible New Child Actor
The remarkable new film stars 11-year-old dancer Royalty Hightower while tackling issues of race, class, and gender.
Brandon Harris
6.8.16