"A man has got to see his face." Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
This documentary moves chronologically through Black representation in horror films, revealing the genre's connections to Black history.

A female performer, naked in a bathtub on stage, is shocked and angered to find that a male performer, also naked, has appeared in the bathtub with her.
This documentary moves chronologically through Black representation in horror films, revealing the genre's connections to Black history.
We are incredibly blessed that this movie is available for us to see, and we should take advantage of the opportunity we’ve been given.
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