Category: Film & TV

How JARO Is Redefining the On-Demand Platform

As on-demand streaming platforms become increasingly popular, the need for a platform that curates content specifically for African American and urban-influenced audiences is greater than ever. Enter JARO, a Black-owned, Black-led, on-demand platform dedicated to bringing independent films, emerging web series, short films, and visual art to its viewers. JARO

How You Can Support JARO Media

As a Black-owned, Black-curated on-demand platform dedicated to curating independent films, emerging web series, short films, and visual art appealing to African American and urban-influenced audiences, JARO wants to thank its supporters for helping us provide our viewers with the best possible content. We understand that the support of our

Erykah Badu Will Make A Musical Cameo In Upcoming Film ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Produced By Denzel Washington

Erykah Badu has joined the cast for Netflix’s rendition of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1987 August Wilson play, “The Piano Lesson.” The Grammy winning artist is set to make a cameo in the film with her signature “soulful and eclectic” musical performances, Variety reports.  The drama film is set in

Submit Your Short Film To JARO’s Screening Room

JARO's exciting new Screening Room is now open for submissions of short film content from independent filmmakers reaching across multiple genres.

Subscribe to Jaro Magazine: Celebrating Black Art, Culture, and Creativity

Jaro is an online media platform that champions Black voices and showcases the richness and diversity of Black art, culture, and creativity. Our digital magazine features the work of Black artists, writers, and creators from all over the world, providing a platform for their voices and stories to be heard.

Exclusive Films From Black Creators

Welcome to Jaro, the online media platform that champions Black voices! We are dedicated to promoting and showcasing the best of Black art, culture, and entertainment. Today, we want to highlight four of the best movies available on Jaro, each exploring different aspects of Black life and culture. Start watching

‘Earth Mama’ Trailer: Savanah Leaf’s Debut Film Is A Tender Portrait Of Motherhood

Savanah Leaf’s debut feature Earth Mama received significant praise and glowing reviews after its premiere at Sundance Film Festival and NYC’s New Directors/New Films. The newly released trailer introduces rapper Tia Nomare in her first acting role, starring as Gia, a pregnant mother in the Bay Area fighting to regain

How Black Content Creators Are Paving the Way for Social Change

As technology advances, so do content creation methods. Content creation that once started with newspapers has entered the technological realm, which includes blogs, social media posts, and websites. Because there are many places to write, more writers are creating content all over the web and making a difference with their

The Buried Story Of Joseph Bologne, The 18th Century Prodigious Black French Composer And Fencer

Joseph Bologne, also known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was an 18th-century Afro-French fencer, composer, and virtuoso violinist with talents rivaling Mozart’s. The new biographical film Chevalier, written by Stefani Robinson and directed by Stephen Williams, spotlights the erasure of Black classical artists through shedding light on the extraordinary composer’s life.

ABFF Announces Lineup For 2023 Festival

The American Black Film Festival has announced its lineup of feature films for 2023, which will include popular actors such as Pam Grier, Omari Hardwick, and Mike Colter.

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