The beauty of shooting #TheWomanKing on the Continent. Rain came while shooting Nanisca’s crowning. Thought I wasn’t gonna make my day. But our 300 background actors, and our crew found the joy. It was so beautiful I had to join them. (And we made our day)
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Used to ball. Now I write/direct and watch my boys play. LOVE & BASKETBALL, SECRET LIFE OF BEES, BEYOND THE LIGHTS, OLD GUARD, THE WOMAN KING Gram: GPBmadeit
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Note to Hollywood. Talent has no gender.
Netflix's 'Old Guard' Was Built By a Post-Production Team Made Up of 85 Percent Women hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/
To every single one of you who put #TheWomanKing on your best of 2022 lists, posted a video, wrote beautiful words, tweeted your love for this extraordinary ensemble, watched in the theater, or watched at home, I am forever grateful. It has been a profound journey. ❤️👊🏽 Wu-suu!
About last night. Profoundly grateful to for honoring me with Outstanding Directing for #TheWomanKing. It takes a village and my village is STRONG.
Happy birthday/anniversary to my first. 23 years ago today #LoveandBasketball dropped and changed my life. Forever grateful to every single one who was part of its extraordinary journey.
It's not just the Oscars that fail Black women. It's the entire awards ecosystem
This. Will. Never. Not. Be. Emotional. #TheOldGuard drops TODAY on @NetflixFilm #godspeed by #frankocean from the soundtrack. #femalefilmmakerfriday
Hey remember back in the day shows did like 77 episodes a season? How about you do that with cause 12 ain’t (sorry) isn’t anywhere near enough. ❤️👊🏽
The system is broken. For films, directors and actors. A select few are anointed and cemented early out of festivals and it is almost impossible to break through.
Why I only eat my own food at potlucks.
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More #TheWomanKing hair and makeup test. This was the real day one of shooting. The feels. We all just knew.
Yes. Now do it again (writing). And again (directing). And again (producing). And again. #IMayDestroyYou
I MAY DESTROY YOU by is so next level. Writing, directing, acting, storytelling, bravery, boldness. I want the same energy we rightfully gave #PhoebeWallerBridge and #Fleabag to rain all over Michaela.
A great love story must have...
1. Characters with chemistry. Without it nothing matters.
2. Characters to root for.
3. Full arcs for BOTH characters seperate from relationship.
5. Make us ache for them to be together by creating real obstacles and stakes from those arcs.
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I will now answer to “that lady director” and “that lady director” only.
4 anonymous Oscars voters reveal secret ballot picks:
Can't stop. Won't stop. #violadavis 'Nuff said.
Gina Prince-Bythewood to Direct Viola Davis in Historical Epic 'The Woman King' hollywoodreporter.com/news/gina-prin via
Pulling into my own reserved parking space and being told by a random WW that cleaning people can't park there. #BlackWomenAtWork
Gobsmacked (shot in the UK for 9 1/2 months). Thank you so much for watching and re-watching and digging Andy&Nile&Booker&Joe&Nicky (and) Quynh as much as I do. #femalefilmmakerfriday for real.
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THE OLD GUARD is breaking records! The Charlize Theron blockbuster is already among the top 10 most popular Netflix films ever — and Gina Prince-Bythewood is the first Black female director on the list.
The film is currently on track to reach 72M households in its first 4 weeks!
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I’ve loved you since I was 28, and the sh*t won’t go away.
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The Woman King, directed by the sensational @GPBmadeit is coming to Netflix on February 16.
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Happy 21st to my first. So many doubted you. “But what I always admired, and I have to admit it made me a little jealous, was the fight in you.” #loveandbasketball
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On this day: April 16, 2000
LOVE & BASKETBALL was released in theaters.
Writer/Director Gina Prince-Bythewood workshopped the film at the 1998 #SundanceInstitute Directors Lab and two years later it premiered at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. Happy 21st film anniversary! 
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HOLLYWOOD: Women can't direct action.
WOMEN:👇🏽
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The nominees for Best Stunts are:
Birds of Prey
Extraction
Tenet
The Old Guard
Wonder Woman 1984
#HCAFilmAwards #BirdsofPrey #EXTRACTION #TENET
#TheOldGuard #WonderWoman1984
Finally!
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What better way to end the year and our classic Black films series than with "Love and Basketball," coming to @Netflix (US) for December.
#TheWomanKing was the hardest shoot of our careers but we always found the joy. “Pull Up” by
“When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.”
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Today, a black film editor posted in a Facebook group for Hollywood editors looking to connect w/other black editors, as there is severe underrepresentation in post-production & they can be hard to find. What ensued is a slew of white editors who immediately objected (THREAD) 1.
On the set of #cloakanddagger. In the green bomber that keeps me toasty on freezing night shoots because I cannot function when I am cold. #femalefilmmakerfriday
Gina Prince-Bythewood on the Oscars Shutout of ‘The Woman King’: “This Awards Season Was an Eye-Opener” hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-f via
"...If Black girls and boys and Brown girls and boys could grow up...and not see themselves as the satellites orbiting a star, but actually see themselves as the star, you can absolutely change the game." #RepresentationMatters
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Gina Prince-Bythewood Wants Everyone to See Themselves as Heroes hbaz.co/Yr1O0SE
Go get it
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‘Captain Marvel 2’: ‘Candyman”s Nia DaCosta To Direct Sequel dlvr.it/Rd4nD6
Incredibly disappointed about Beto, Gillum and Abrams because voter suppression was rampant. But Dems took the House and that is huge. And we have three new stars who will be making much noise in 2020.
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Congratulations to Viola Davis! The Woman King star has earned the Critics Choice SUPER Award for BEST ACTRESS IN an ACTION MOVIE.
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#CCSUPERAWARDS @ccsuperawards #CriticsChoice @violadavis #womanking
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#CCSUPERAWARDS @ccsuperawards #CriticsChoice @violadavis #womanking
Yes.
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Viola Davis and Lashana Lynch have been shortlisted for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the 2023 BAFTA Awards for their performances in ‘THE WOMAN KING.’
What I did in 2020.
Directed my first big budget action film The Old Guard.
Put on a series of live readings with a group of Black women to engage almost 200K voters.
Voted early for the first time.
Called voters in swing states.
Helped elect a Black woman VP. #soreadyfor2021
Feel like I just drained a half court shot for the win.
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Steph names his favorite basketball movie.
“I’m a romantic at heart bro.”
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How does change happen? was intentional in wanting a female director for #TheOldGuard. And they saw my body of work as value rather than a detriment to taking on a film like this. Thank you #DavidEllison #DanaGoldberg #DonGranger #MattGrimm ❤️👊🏽
Ball is life. Everything I learned on the court, I brought with me to my first movie set. Be aggressive. Outwork everybody. Leave it all out on the floor. Happy birthday to my first one.
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Finally. Respect, Protect, Believe Black women.
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Breaking News: R. Kelly was found guilty of being the ringleader of a decades-long scheme to recruit women and underage girls for sex. The verdict represents the first criminal consequence for the singer after decades of accusations of sexual abuse. nyti.ms/3odFNJG
First born voting for the first time! Me voting early for the first time! The best weapon against suppression is voter turn out. So pull up and show out! Change gonna come. #vote
Thuso Mbedu To Star Opposite Viola Davis In ‘The Woman King’ – Deadline deadline.com/2021/04/thuso- (I mean...)
So proud to have #LoveandBasketball join the Criterion Collection. So many cool things added to the new release. One of my favorites? The new cover art is the theatrical poster I wanted.
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My love for #NeverHaveIEver is infinite. Season two got the tears dropping again. Cultural specificity does not alienate. It pulls you in. Just a damn damn damn good show. Applaud all y'all
Because I want the world to feel the beauty, depth, strength, complexity and innate dopeness of Black women. #whyiwrite
Adrian Brody grabbed Halle Berry in a kiss as his gift for winning an Oscar and it was celebrated as romantic, fun and okay. It was none of those things. #WeAreNotYours #justiceforToyin
Happy birthday to my first…
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What I woke up to this morn... "Today was a good day."
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Hello friend have you heard about The Old Guard, V and I watched it last night and we are ready for the sequel already and
whoops this is an Old Guard Stan account now
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KENTUCKY. They are CHEATING. They cut the # of polling places from 3700 to 200. Voting early is a way to make sure your voice is heard! You can early vote Monday, June 22. Locations/hours here: sos.ky.gov/elections/Page #AllEyesOnKentucky
“All these girls... you’re the only one I know who’s for real.”
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Whew... Damn.
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“I got my time comin’ to me.”
From director George C. Wolfe and producer Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman star in "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom" - coming to @Netflix GLOBALLY December 18th!
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THANK YOU ALL WHO TUNED IN TONIGHT! Sorry to those unable to get in. Over 100K registered for 50K spots. Shocked all of us. But stay tuned!
Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina King, Alfre Woodard To Star In One-Time All-Black Reimagining Of ‘The Golden Girls’
A reporter asked me what I hope for the limited event series #WomenOfTheMovement I want Carolyn Bryant in prison for her direct role in the murder of Emmett Till. She is still alive and living free.
Today we join the tenacious fight of and demand real investigations and inquiries into the allegations of R. Kelly’s abuse of young Black women. #MuteRKelly #TIMESUP
Fun fact. I only had thirty minutes to get this whole scene. and #reginahall had such great chemistry they knocked it out in like two takes.
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The ultimate #tbt! - Gina Prince-Bythewood, Regina Hall, and Sanaa Lathan on the set of one of our all time favorite films #LoveAndBasketball <—an absolute CLASSIC! Can you believe this was 18 years ago!?
(photo via Regina Hall)
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Hello, I am the Black friend in a movie. I don’t have a family or address or a character arc, but I always have a great snap to end a scene.
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Hello, I'm a professor in a movie, I only reach the main point of my lecture right as class is ending. Then I yell at students about the reading / homework as they leave.
WRITERS! Breaking in is tough. One of the best ways is through a writing program. Make your script undeniable and apply. #writingisrewriting
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This is hella inspiring not alienating.
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“Look I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this but, f**k that.”
John Boyega.
Aspiring writer/directors. Y'all have questions? I might have answers. Two Zoom chats. Next Tues & Thurs 1PM PST. Will tweet out link Tues morn. Capping first at 30 folks. Maybe second can be more. Will be dope or a sh*t show. Either way, it'll force me to get dressed.
Its on a director to inspire. But we need to be inspired too. And inspires the f' out of me. Let's go get it sis. #TheWomanKIng
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We are coming… Agojie! Wu suu.! #TheWomanKing
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Bow down to the most exceptional female warrior to ever live. See #TheWomanKing rise exclusively in movie theaters September 16.
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Nile is global. Nicky and Joe are global.
Everybody deserves to see themselves as heroes. #TheOldGuard
Black artists read this thread and take ownership. Talk to ALL press in the press line.
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So I was at the @AtlantaFX Emmy FYC carpet in LA last week, very small, intimate carpet. Instantly I noticed something tho... All the black media was at the end of the carpet. and by ALL i mean literally THREE of us.
“Every director wants to work with Viola Davis. Because in doing so, it offers the rare chance to touch greatness.” Honored to hand off the CinemaCon Trailblazer Award to THE
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#TheOldGuard graphic novel was my bible. I wanted to honor it. Watch “From comic to screen” to see how. drops this FRIDAY on @NetflixFilm
Our brilliant, thoughtful, beautiful, vulnerable, bold, warrior. #thewomanking
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Congratulations to #TheWomanKing star @ViolaDavis who received the Chairman’s Award at the 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards! #PSIFF23
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“We are dedicated to telling stories that show the breadth of our humanity, entertain and say something to the world...and fostering the voices of artists who share our vision.” The Bythewoods Ink First-Look Deal With Touchstone Television
The courage of this young man. But why must we be courageous for a TRAFFIC STOP? Policing in the US was not created to protect us. It was created to control us. #BLM
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The high-octane action of ‘The Old Guard’ leaves us convinced that Gina Prince-Bythewood is the superhero director we’ve been looking for undf.td/3gFjo0Y (Thank you )
“Being the only one in the room is not a reason to celebrate. It’s a reason to elevate. Revel in filling it with more.”
“What “Love & Basketball” did for her, she hopes her projects will do for others.” No doubt, sis.
Look at this bad-ass. @julia_schuni is one of the best stunt performers in the game. And part of our incredible #theoldguard stunt team. Her work is often invisible but as Andy’s stunt double she was invaluable. Giving her much deserved flowers today! 🌺 #womensupportingwomen
As a member of I’m offended by the proposed changes to the telecast. Filmmaking is a collection of crafts and The Academy is the only awards show that honors and amplifies all. As it should be.
Rian is a real one. t.co/F4AkIp3wD9
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The initial inspiration for my films...
LOVE & BASKETBALL: Wanted to make a Black "When Harry Met Sally"
DISAPPEARING ACTS: My favorite book
SECRET LIFE OF BEES: When Lily says "I'm unlovable"
BEYOND THE LIGHTS: Alicia Keys singing "Diary" live at her concert
#filmmakerfriday
Its not special to be the only one in the room. When you make it thru the door, block it open and pull others thru with you. Props to @LenaWaithe @followFeliciaD ...
Kinda super excited. Shout out to all the women who have long been banging the drum for opportunities like this. It matters.
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Gina Prince-Bythewood To Helm Spider-Man-Spun ‘Silver & Black’ deadline.com/2017/05/spider
Number one reason I make movies? To put Black women on screen for us, and the world, to be inspired by and aspire to be. Meet Nile when #TheOldGuard drops globally JULY 10 on @NetflixFilm Oh and #KikiLayne is dope.
Chiwetel Ejiofor says filming action movie with female director is different nbcrightnow.com/lifestyles/ent via (If anyone needed reason to dig Chiwetel even more)
HARRIET TUBMAN. Her story has been a long time coming but it’s right on time. Props to and for shining their light on my hero.
Chiwetel is a genius so we should all listen. 👊🏽❤️
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Oscar nominee and BAFTA winner Chiwetel Ejiofor says Netflix's #TheOldGuard is not only a blueprint for inclusive cinema but evidence of how diversity on projects can be "a saving grace" for the industry thr.cm/mD4KHSQ
Thank you for co-hosting our 20th Anniversary with ! Thank you for playing the movie once a week for the past 20 years. Forever grateful. #LoveandBasketball20
First saw in these dope commercials. Knew she had to be young Monica. Begged her to be in #loveandbasketball She was perfect.
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“Mama can’t help yo jumpshot” 
@KylaPratt used to kill these @WNBA commercials
@KylaPratt used to kill these @WNBA commercials
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this is cool. and appreciated.
Hate that I am so late for the party but THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO is a beautiful film. Beautifully shot, beautifully acted, distinct, bold, personal and heartbreaking. All props to Joe Talbot and Jimmy Fails. And props to who stays supporting the gems.