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Interview: chatting with director Robert Townsend at BFCA's Black Cinema Event (Video)

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) celebrated the historic year in Black Cinema with a star-studded event at the House of Blues last month in Los Angeles. The evening, which included a special performance by Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer and Judith Hill from the critically-acclaimed documentary “20 Feet From Stardom,” was attended by many of Hollywood’s prominent figures in Black Cinema, including actor and director Robert Townsend. 
Check out the interview with the director below as he discusses today’s movies, his hit lengendary movie “The Five Heartbeats” and what his upcoming projects are. 

Robert Townsend:


Robert Townsend at 2014 BFC Black Cinema Event by LA Music and TV  Examiner

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