The Dominican Republic has submitted a total of 14 films in the last 40 years but has so far never earned a nomination. The previous entry for the 2021 race was Laura Amelia Guzmán and Israel ...

Ava DuVernay’s Banner Unveils Trailer for Dominican Republic’s Oscar Entry ‘Bantu Mama’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Elsa Keslassy. Plus Icon. Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent.

Array Releasing, the distribution arm of Ava DuVernay’s Peabody Award-winning narrative change collective, has unveiled the trailer for “Bantú Mama.” The drama is the official entry from ...