racism

The Shape of Solidarity: Guillermo del Toro's Vision for America
The Shape Of Solidarity: Guillermo Del Toro’s Vision For America

We explore how Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar nominated period piece The Shape of Water accurately reflects the prejudices still held in contemporary American society.

The Biggest Sick: Muslim Representation as Muslim Assimilation
The Biggest Sick: Muslim Representation As Muslim Assimilation

Hazem Fahmy examines The Big Sick and its failure to dive into the complexities and challenges of hybrid, first-generation identity Muslim Americans.

Actor's Profile: Sidney Poitier
Actor Profile: Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier paved the way for African American actors with a string of critically lauded roles in the late fifties and sixties. Here are some of his best performances, that remain influential to this day.

THE RAPE OF RECY TAYLOR: One Story on the Systemic Silencing of Black Women
THE RAPE OF RECY TAYLOR: A Story On The Systemic Silencing Of Black Women

The Rape of Recy Taylor is essential and compelling, bringing female heroes of the American Civil Rights movement to the forefront.

THREE BILLBOARDS, Rotten Tomatoes & A Call For Diversity
THREE BILLBOARDS, Rotten Tomatoes & A Call For Diversity

Why are many critics giving the problematic Three Billboards a pass? Shawn offers his take and advocates for a focus on critical diversity.

Changing Fortunes: How Films Were Bolstered Or Sunk By Cultural Sentiment In 2017
Changing Fortunes: How Films Were Bolstered Or Sunk By Cultural Sentiment In 2017

Many films which emerged in 2017 were affected and received based on the cultural sentiment; here are a few examples.

MUDBOUND: The Bonds That Bind & Break
MUDBOUND: The Bonds That Bind & Break

Mudbound is a gorgeous and affecting film, regarding themes of racism and the after effects of war in 1950s Mississippi.

SUBURBICON: Fake Smiles & Stale Cookies Doesn't Always Win You Over
SUBURBICON: Fake Smiles & Stale Cookies Doesn’t Always Win You Over

Suburbicon is a somewhat effective thriller that unfortunately squanders its potential at being a deeper film about racial tension.

SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb
SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb

Despite some flaws, Suburbicon is still a riot of a good time, poking fun at the inherent obscurity of the American Dream in a unique way.

STRONG ISLAND: A Haunting Look at Loss, Race, and the Justice System
STRONG ISLAND: A Haunting Look At Loss, Race & The Justice System

How might a predominately white community wield its power to dismiss a black life? The documentary Strong Island offers unsettling answers.

DETROIT: A Relevant Riot Revisited
DETROIT: A Relevant Riot Rife With Controversy

Detroit to be an eye-opening, courageous piece of film whose subject manner is a timely reminder of our lack of societal change.

Interview With THE FORCE Director Peter Nicks
“How Could A Department Fail So Horribly But Also Be Making Progress At The Same Time?” Interview With THE FORCE Director Peter Nicks

Arlin Golden spoke with THE FORCE director Peter Nicks about Oakland Police Department, and everything that’s wrong and right with American police.

RAT FILM: A Singular, Illuminating Look At Baltimore's Social History
RAT FILM: A Singular, Illuminating Look At Baltimore’s Social History

Rat Film delves into the history of Baltimore’s city planning and the bigotry that has perpetrated on the African-American population.

SHOT CALLER: A Terrifyingly Accurate Castigation Of White Supremacy
SHOT CALLER: A Terrifyingly Accurate Castigation Of White Supremacy

What Shot Caller lacks for, narratively, it makes up for in its complex character study guised as a prison drama, expertly exposing human nature’s animalism.

MORE THAN A WORD: Generation With A Vision
MORE THAN A WORD: Generation With A Vision

More Than a Word discusses and explores the Washington football team’s controversial name, casting new light on a longstanding issue.