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“Self Made” Is an Empowering Look at Black Icon Madam C.J. Walker

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
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Netflix’s new limited series deftly looks at racism, colorism, sexism, and more, all with typically great work from Octavia Spencer.

Kemberlie Spivey Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

The True Villain of “Candyman” Isn’t the Urban Legend Himself—It’s Helen

Candyman
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After 28 years, two sequels, and now with a reboot coming this June, Bernard Rose’s look at racial and economic disparity lingers the most in how it skewers the myth of the white savior.

Matt Cipolla Posted on February 27, 2020July 2, 2020

The Myth & Mystery of “The Silence of the Lambs”

Silence of the Lambs
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Jonathan Demme hit an Oscar home run with a gripping thriller & iconic performances from Anthony Hopkins & Jodie Foster.

Beau North Posted on February 15, 2020February 16, 2020

TIFF: “Harriet” Is a Rare Misfire for Kasi Lemmons

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The acclaimed filmmaker stumbles in her slick, but inaccessible portrait of the iconic civil rights figure.

Andrea Thompson Posted on September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Love, Lust & Memory in “Eve’s Bayou”

Eve's Bayou
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Kasi Lemmons’ wistful, eerie, criminally underrated directorial debut features complex characters & asks unsettling questions about memory & perspective.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on April 28, 2019August 7, 2020
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