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Sunday Brunch with the Brothers

Sunday Brunch with the Brothers features a panel of men of color who work in the television and film industry. The Brothers share what it takes to be successful and how each has learned to overcome adversity. The session includes an opportunity for the audience to ask questions. Previous participants include stage, film, and television actor Keith David, and radio and TV producer Rushion McDonald, along with actors Lamman Rucker, Omar Dorsey, Timon Kyle Durrett, Christian Keyes, and E. Roger Mitchell.

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From film sets to family legacies, this year’s Sunday Brunch with the Brothers was a powerful tribute to heritage, hustle, and healing. Held at the historic Georgian Terrace Hotel, the 2025 edition—dubbed The Family Business Edition—offered an intimate forum where accomplished men of color from across the entertainment industry came together to share stories of success, struggle, and what it truly means to build a legacy in front of and behind the camera.

A Legacy of Excellence
Each year, Sunday Brunch with the Brothers brings together an exceptional circle of men of color who are shaping the landscape of film, television, and media. As one of the most anticipated events of BronzeLens Film Festival’s Superstars Weekend, this intimate and powerful gathering creates space for authentic dialogue, mentorship, and celebration of Black male excellence.

Hosted in a warm and elegant setting, the brunch featured a panel of dynamic creatives working in television and film, each offering a transparent look into their career journeys, lessons learned, and how they’ve overcome adversity both personally and professionally.

Panelists spoke candidly about what it means to be a Black man in the industry today—and how to turn trials into triumphs while opening doors for the next generation of diverse storytellers.

The session concluded with a live audience Q&A, providing attendees—ranging from aspiring actors to seasoned producers—a rare chance to gain direct access to veterans of the craft.

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Step inside Sunday Brunch with the Brothers 2025—from the elegance of The Georgian Terrace to the powerful presence of our panelists. Explore the faces, fashion, and unforgettable moments that made this year’s edition one for the books.