"We the Animals" is a passion project for director Jeremiah Zagar who adapted the story from the novel by Justin Torres. Alyssa Julya Smith sits down with director Jeremiah Zagar, and actors Sheila Vand and Raul Castillo to talk about the film, which is ultimately a story about family.
Zagar discusses the process of bringing his favorite books to life on the big screen and the process of working with the Sundance incubator to make that happen. He also discusses casting three first-time actors in lead roles.
Vand and Castillo chime in and talk about how they made the set feel like a family, and how they spent a lot of time together to create that family bond. The film premieres for the first time at Sundance Film Festival.
A training session on water rescues turned real for firefighters in suburban St. Louis when the crews sprang into action to save two teenagers.
Anthony and Janique Edwards app EatOkra, one of the top 15 on Apple's App Store in 2021, is hoping to elevate Black-owned restaurants like Brooklyn's Kokomo. Cheddar's Michelle Castillo reports.
Cheddar recs "Dollface," "Murderville," "Your Honor," and "Chapelwaite" to stream this weekend.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Cheddar is highlighting prominent Black Americans carving their own history. now. Today we feature Rosalind Brewer, CEO of Walgreens.
Faces are freed in New York as mask mandates fall, Snoop Dogg buys Death Row Records, and an art security guard just couldn't help himself. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Thursday, February 10, 2022.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Cheddar is highlighting prominent Black Americans who are carving their own historic paths and trailblazing in their industries. Today we feature Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett.
Manufacturing in the U.S. is back, companies may not actually be planning to hit net-zero emissions, and TikTok bans deadnaming and conversion therapy. Here is all of the news for Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
Jane Campion’s gothic western “The Power of the Dog” led nominations to the 94th Academy Awards, where streaming services more than ever before swept over Hollywood’s top honors.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Cheddar is highlighting prominent Black Americans who are carving their own historic paths and trailblazing in their industries. Today we feature Greg Robinson, director of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope program.
New Peloton leader, ending mask mandates, and a lawsuit over the latest "Matrix." Here is all the news you Need2Know for Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
