About
DiverseCinemaDB serves as a global resource for films from the diaspora, independent cinema, and international storytellers.
Founded and created by La'Chris Robinson Jordan, a longtime journalist, entertainment publicist and prolific creative, DiverseCinemaDB bridges film history, contemporary releases and cultural context.
How We Approach Cinema
"Diverse cinema" is not an external label applied by the industry. It is an internal practice shaped by intention, process, and diverse perspectives.
At DiverseCinemaDB, we curate films and conversations that expand how cinema is created, understood and experienced.
What We Do
Curated Film Database
A carefully curated catalog of films from the diaspora and beyond, spanning classic, contemporary, and independent cinema.
Filmmaker Spotlights
Inside Diverse Cinema is a new series that will feature filmmakers + industry leaders. Each spotlight explores process, perspective and intention.
Visual Analysis
Reviews of scenes, frames, and cinematic choices. These pieces focus on composition, performance, and what the camera is quietly telling us.
Archival Insights
Contextual explorations drawn from historical records and film history. This section connects cinema to lineage, memory, and the stories that shaped us.