In a formal interview, Oprah Winfrey discusses the preparation involved in playing an African American slave in “Beloved”. Jonathan Demme, the director, also comments on Oprah’s historical treatment of the character she plays. By J. Bruno

In a formal interview, Oprah Winfrey reveals how “Beloved” has changed her life. She also mentions the process she went through to prepare for the filming of the movie.  By J. Bruno

The reporter gives the movie only 1 to 2 stars. However, the review is overall positive, drawing on Demme’s rich and textured techniques to develop the themes of “Beloved”, as well as Oprah Winfrey’s star quality.  By J. Bruno

Thompson interviews with both Winfrey and Demme to discuss the long and challenging process that ”Beloved” took from book to film. Demme cites Philadelphia as a good shooting location replacing Cincinnati (where the book took place).  By J. Bruno

A staff writer for the Philadelphia Daily News reports bits of gossip, one of them being Oprah’s treatment of sex scenes in “Beloved”.  By J. Bruno

The Philadelphia Daily News reviews Oprah’s charity benefit for “Beloved”. The article cites four Philadelphia organizations (Philadelphia Reads, the African-American Mueseum, Freedom Theatre, and Women in Transition) that profited from the event. Director Jonathan Demme also made an appearance to talk about the film.  By J. Bruno

William Franklin, a graduate lecturer for the school of Education at Penn, was selected among thousands of fans to fly to Chicago to have dinner with Oprah Winfrey and Jonathan Demme. Franklin chronicles his remarkable experience to Daily Pennsylvanian reporter Myrtland Roberts.  By J. Bruno

This newspaper article depicts a movie gala for “Beloved”, hosted by Oprah Winfrey at the United Artists RiverView Plaza 17 in Philadelphia for charity benefits. The author describes the sights and sounds of the benefit, including Oprah’s positive appraisal of the city of Philadelphia.  By J. Bruno

This article discusses Oprah’s participation in a tourism advertisement for Philadelphia. A few commentators praise Oprah and talk about her positive statements regarding the city.  By J. Bruno

A movie gossip column that comments on Oprah’s successful acting performance despite poor box office showings of “Beloved”.  By J. Bruno

The critic reviews “Beloved” as flawed in its portrayal of plot, but claims that the performances of the actors and actresses compensate for the defects.  By J. Bruno

Ishmael Reed is doing a lecture at Temple University and he criticizes the movie “Color Purple”. He feels that there is a negative depiction of black men. By E. Denstedt

This movie was one of the first to change that way blacks were portrayed on film. It was nominated for 11 Oscars, a first for a predominantly black film.  By E. Denstedt

It’s not clear if it is a group in Philadelphia or a national group but this film wins awards for how it portrays blacks so it is an interesting take on the film. By E. Denstedt

Philadelphia has significant African-American population and this award is given to recognize the positive image of blacks in the entertainment world.  By E. Denstedt