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Dahomey: French-Senegalese Documentary Wins Golden Bear at 74th Berlin International Film Festival

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Berlin, Germany – French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop’s documentary, “Dahomey,” has been awarded the Golden Bear for the best film at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. The film explores the return of plundered royal treasures from Paris to Benin, examining the complex response of the Benin culture to the artifacts. Diop made a political statement while accepting the award, expressing solidarity with Palestine. Lupita Nyong’o, the first Black and African president of the Berlinale jury, announced the winner. “Dahomey” is the second African film to win the top prize at Berlin. Hong Sangsoo’s “A Traveler’s … Read more

Bidding Farewell to Berlinale: 20 Films Compete for Golden and Silver Bears in the 74th Award Ceremony

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BERLIN, Germany – The prestigious 74th Berlinale award ceremony has commenced, featuring 20 films competing for the coveted Golden and Silver Bear awards. Movie enthusiasts can witness the gala live on the Berlinale website or through the festival’s YouTube channel, making it accessible to a global audience. Leading the international jury that will determine the winners is acclaimed actor Lupita Nyong’o, known for her roles in Oscar-winning films “12 Years a Slave” and “Black Panther”. This year’s Berlinale marks the final edition under the artistic direction of Carlo Chatrian, who will be succeeded by Tricia … Read more

City of Golden Valley Settles Lawsuit with Former Interim Police Chief, Paying $162,500 in Settlement

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Golden Valley, Minnesota – The city of Golden Valley has reached a settlement in a lawsuit with its former interim police chief. The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust paid $162,500 on behalf of the city to resolve the suit. The lawsuit, filed in June 2023 by Scott Nadeau, alleged reverse discrimination by the city. Nadeau, a white man, claimed that he was the most qualified candidate for the police chief position in Golden Valley. However, he alleged that the city chose to hire Virgil Green, a black man, instead. Nadeau and his attorneys sought … Read more

Golden Police Department Assists U.S. Marshals in Arrest of Violent Offender Allegedly Threatening Federal Judge

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GOLDEN, Colorado – The Golden Police Department’s Special Operations Unit collaborated with the U.S. Marshals Service to apprehend a suspect with a history of violence on Saturday. The arrest took place near 24th Street and Illinois Street within the city of Golden, according to a press release by the Golden PD. The suspect, wanted in New York for allegedly threatening a federal judge, was successfully apprehended with the combined effort of the law enforcement agencies. As the Marshals Service was the primary agency seeking the suspect’s capture, the Golden Police Department was unable to provide … Read more