Sammie Purcell

The Rome International Film Festival will return to downtown Rome Nov. 5-8 for its 23rd year. The festival will feature a line-up of films from Georgia and beyond, including 'Once Upon a Time in Macon,' directed by Adam Minarovich; 'Frogtown,' directed by... See more

This story is part of a series of interviews with Atlanta creatives about what it's like to be working in Atlanta's independent film scene and film industry at large. Click here to read more stories. Annie Davis never saw herself making superhero movies. ... See more

There is a moment in the latter half of 'You Can See Everything' where somebody – much like the audience, at that point in the film – is struggling to put into words how they feel about Elizabeth Holmes. Notorious (genius?) filmmaker and comedian Nathan F... See more

In 2021, Deonte' Bolden published 'Differently Abled,' a children's book aimed at helping kids learn to accept and love their peers with special needs. The book was inspired by the life of Bolden's late brother, Jaquan, who had muscular dystrophy and pass... See more

Sometimes, movies are great works of art. Sometimes, they are about a man who gets stuck inside of a sperm whale. And both of these things should be enjoyed. 'Whalefall,' based on the novel of the same name by Daniel Kraus (who also co-wrote the script fo... See more