Shawn Edwards

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Shawn Edwards |Kaitlyn Schwers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A major revitalization is happening at the 18th and Vine Jazz District, and the Boone Theater is at the center of it all. The Boone Theater was originally built more than 100 years ago in 1924. So, it’s safe to say that a makeover is long overdue. After the Boone Theater closed, it was transformed into a military armory in the 1940s.

Nov 2, 2024 | editorial.rottentomatoes.com | Shawn Edwards |Destin Daniel Cretton |Melina Matsoukas |Trey Edward Shults

By Shawn Edwards, Co-Founder, African American Film Critics AssociationCinema can be a powerful tool for education. Back in February, for Black History Month, Rotten Tomatoes’ sister site Fandango reached out to members of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) to curate a list of 100 important films about the Black experience.

Jun 3, 2024 | fox4kc.com | Shawn Edwards |Andrew Lynch

Posted: Jun 3, 2024 / 11:10 AM CDT Updated: Jun 3, 2024 / 11:10 AM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Curated by FOX4 film critic Shawn Edwards, the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Film Festival returns to Kansas City on Tuesday, June 4. “As we celebrate Juneteenth, one of the most important days in African American history, I felt it was important that we include groundbreaking cinema that embodies the spirit of the holiday,” Edwards said.

Jun 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Shawn Edwards

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Curated by FOX4 film critic Shawn Edwards, the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Film Festival returns to Kansas City on Tuesday, June 4. “As we celebrate Juneteenth, one of the most important days in African American history, I felt it was important that we include groundbreaking cinema that embodies the spirit of the holiday,” Edwards said. “Kansas City has one of the longest running Juneteenth celebrations in the country.

Sep 17, 2023 | groupraise.com | Willie Jamison |Shawn Edwards |OC Smith |Semaj Jones

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