Nevertheless, she persisted: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Dora is the superhero we didn't know we needed.

Dora is the superhero we didn't know we needed.
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
For the entirety of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Marion remains in full control of both her body and her personality, a rarity for female characters at the time of the film’s release. She’s granted depth with personal demons from her past and emotional vulnerability when the situation deems it appropriate for her to grow alongside Indy. She avidly rejects the notion of being anything other than a sassy, humane rebel, and Indy’s equal in every way. This she does while still maintaining her femininity.
An incredible documentary showcasing the difficulties of living in a crumbling Rust Belt city.
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.