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THE TEST & THE ART OF THINKING: What Does the SAT Really Test?
THE TEST & THE ART OF THINKING: What Does The SAT Really Test?

The Test & the Art of Thinking is an important documentary, highlighting a particular issue in education that is connected to a larger problem.

London Film Festival 2020: MANGROVE
London Film Festival 2020: MANGROVE

With Mangrove, Steve McQueen crafted a beautiful, shattering testament to the power of community amid the horrors of tense racial relations.

COLOUR ME BROWN: Tiny Film With Abundant Heart
COLOUR ME BROWN: Tiny Film With Abundant Heart

Colour Me Brown is a personal, self-reflective conversation on one’s race and the associated complications of being different.

Silence & Oppression: A Cheryl Dunye Retrospective
Silence & Oppression: A Cheryl Dunye Retrospective

Time and time again, filmmaker Cheryl Dunye has proven she can maneuver tight narratives and powerful messages with a shoestring budget.

We Need More Asian Female Directors In Cinema
We Need More Asian Female Directors In Cinema

By Xiaoyu Yang. When I decided to move from China to study an MFA program in filmmaking at the City College of New York, it was difficult to work in a milieu so different from my own heritage.

JUST MERCY: A Disappointing Real-Life Tale
JUST MERCY: A Disappointing Real-Life Tale

Just Mercy is a disappointing adaptation of an important real-life story, but it’s filled with great performances. Maria Lattila reviews.

How BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Illuminates the Politics Of Race & Class
How BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Illuminates The Politics Of Race & Class

Director Gurinder Chadha’s work offers American viewers a valuable political lesson about the intersection of class struggle and racism.

LUCE: Lies, Identity And Plenty Of Thrills
LUCE: Lies, Identity & Plenty Of Thrills

Luce is a fascinating and thrilling study of gender, race and identity with compelling performances from the cast. Brent Goldman reviews.

THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO: A Gorgeous, Heartfelt Portrait Of A Changed City
THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO: A Gorgeous, Heartfelt Portrait Of A Changed City

The Last Black Man In San Francisco is a deeply moving film, and probably the best film with San Francisco as its backdrop.

THE BEST OF ENEMIES: A Complex Story Is Stifled
THE BEST OF ENEMIES: A Complex Story Is Stifled

A promising start quickly descends into troubling formula in The Best of Enemies, wasting two excellent lead performances and a potentially interesting story.

TYREL: A Bold Portrayal Of Race And Masculinity
TYREL: A Bold Portrayal Of Race & Masculinity

With virtually no plot and very little character development, Tyrel works best as an examination of masculinity and race.

The Overlooked Similarities Between GREEN BOOK & BLACKKKLANSMAN
The Overlooked Similarities Between GREEN BOOK & BLACKKKLANSMAN

Green Book and BlacKkKlansman both deal with race relations in America. We discuss why they may both be problematic in their discussions of race.

BABYLON: A Piercing Portrait Of Racial Tension In Thatcher's Britain
BABYLON: A Piercing Portrait Of Racial Tension In Thatcher’s Britain

Whether you opt for the subtitled version or not, one thing is for certain: Babylon is a hidden gem worth seeking out if it comes to your city.

FIRE ON THE HILL: Fresh View Of Compton From Horseback

Fire on the Hill is an inspiring journey of building, rebuilding and reinforcing a community for the black community in Compton, away from the notorious factions that gave the city a dark reputation.

Lumos: The power and influence of the HARRY POTTER generation
Lumos: The Political Power & Influence Of The HARRY POTTER Generation

A form of political agenda has been present in film since the dawn of cinem, with YA adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games influencing a new generation.