Movie Review: Rustin
When Barack Obama would list his favorite movies every year, I knew he had at least decent taste. That taste has proven even better than …
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Movie Review: Till
Reading about the death of Emmett Till is one of those experiences that makes you grow up a little, as you learn about the depths …
Movie Review: My Name Is Pauli Murray
Rosa Parks. Thurgood Marshall. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. School integration. Diner sit ins. All of these people and actions are trademarks of the trailblazing Civil Rights …
Movie Review: The United States vs. Billie Holiday
A very casual jazz/blues fan, I was familiar with the name Billie Holiday, but unfamiliar with her life or songs. I’ll say this at least …
Movie Review: Judas and the Black Messiah
Martin Luther King. Malcolm X. Rosa Parks. James Baldwin. John Lewis. Muhammad Ali. Jim Brown. Bill Russell. Sam Cooke. These are some of the famous …
Movie Review: Crip Camp
And the Obamas are 2 for 2! Turns out they were born to be documentarian producers as well as civic leaders. While American Factory was …
Movie Review: I Am Not Your Negro
Martin Luther King. Malcolm X. Medgar Evers. These are names most people get taught in high school about Civil Rights and the African American experience …
Movie Review: Just Mercy
Not all movies should be nuanced character studies about morally complicated characters. Sometimes a movie is meant to shine a light on wonderful, driven people …
Movie Review: The Best of Enemies
The Best of Enemies is one of the sour side effects of watching a lot of movies. If you’re looking for a sweet, sincere movie …
Movie Review: Green Book
The green book was a book written to “help” tourists of African-American persuasion navigate the deep south during the Civil Rights Era, a microcosm of …