civil rights

Rustin (2023) review
RUSTIN: Civil Rights Biopic Wants You To Know How Important It Is

Colman Domingo is Oscar-nominated for his baffling performance as civil rights leader Bayard Rustin in this Netflix drama.

SIDNEY: A Moving Tribute Putting A Groundbreaking Actor Up To The Mirror
SIDNEY: A Moving Tribute Putting A Groundbreaking Actor Up To The Mirror

For Sidney Poitier novices and acolytes alike, I think there’s much to be appreciated about this timely homage

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH: A Revolutionary Take On The Black Panthers And The Civil Rights Movement
JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH: A Revolutionary Take On The Black Panthers And The Civil Rights Movement

Judas and the Black Messiah is a nuanced film that slowly peels back its layers, revealing a depth that will resonate for years to come.

Ridgefield International Film Festival 2020: GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH
Ridgefield International Film Festival 2020: GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH

In the face of hate, Gay Chorus Deep South is a shining beacon of love and an exemplary display of resilience and strength.

NYFF 2020: MLK/ FBI
NYFF 2020: MLK/ FBI

MLK/FBI is damning of the behaviors of the FBI and its treatment of not only the leader of a revolution and the deeply rooted racism that still lingers.

JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE: Great Leader, Good Biography
JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE: Great Leader, Good Biography

Good Trouble is bursting with inspiration powerful and essential, strong enough to be more than just a flowery portrait.

BLK Docs 2020: WILMINGTON ON FIRE
BLK Docs 2020: WILMINGTON ON FIRE

Wilmington on Fire maintains its path of creating a strong and comprehensive account of the political mood of the time and the world that was left.

BLACK LIVES MATTER: Educating Society on the Severity of Systemic Racism Through Cinema
Black Lives Matter: Educating Society On The Severity Of Systemic Racism Through Cinema

Cinema is an incredible and invaluable tool for education, and we need it now more than ever.

CRIP CAMP: Beautiful History Lesson On Disability Rights Movement
CRIP CAMP: Beautiful History Lesson On Disability Rights Movement

Crip Camp is a beautiful, wonderfully entertaining and insightful history lesson on civil rights for the disabled in America.

SWEET SWEETBACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG: A Blaxploitation Classic That Remains All Too Relevant Today
SWEET SWEETBACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG: A Blaxploitation Classic That Remains All Too Relevant Today

Sweetback’s rage is infectious, especially since the relations between the police and the black community have changed so little since the film’s release.

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON: A Unique, Historical Perspective on Transgender Rights
THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON: A Unique, Historical Perspective On Transgender Rights

The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson is a rewarding experience and a tragic story filled with heartbreaking real-life characters, but their own humor and joy helps to balance out the very grim tidings.

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.

LA 92
LA 92: A Tragic Moebius Strip

In a time where footage of police assault and murder is a regular occurrence, we…

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.

Created Equal: A Milestone Program For The Tuned-In Generation (& Interview With Jacob Burns' Director Of Education)
Created Equal: A Milestone Program For The Tuned-In Generation (& Interview With Jacob Burns’ Director Of Education)

We had a chance to talk with Emily Keating, the Director of Education for Created Equal, a civil rights and film program for kids in Brooklyn.