‘Candyman’s Nia DaCosta becomes first Black woman to direct a #1 movie Tuesday, August 31 by ABC NewsNia DaCosta accomplished a major career milestone when her supernatural slasher flick Candyman bowed at number one in theaters over the weekend -- she became the first Black woman to debut a film at number one at the domestic box office with a $22.4 million opening.Deadline... Read More.
‘Candyman’s Nia DaCosta becomes first Black woman to direct a no. 1 movie Tuesday, August 31 by ABC NewsNia DaCosta accomplished a major career milestone when her supernatural slasher Candyman bowed at number one in theaters over the weekend -- she became the first Black woman to debut a film at number one at the domestic box office.Candyman crushed the weekend box office with a $22.4 million opening.