In the Long Run, the Answer To COVID Hangover.
A few episodes in, I realized the most prominent theme of In The Long Run wasn't culture, race or even finding independence--but the idea of belonging.

Filmmaker Stephanie Johnes examines the hypercompetitive world of jumping rope, telling the story of two teams -- one inner-city African American and the other white suburban -- who each long to take home the title in an international competition.
A few episodes in, I realized the most prominent theme of In The Long Run wasn't culture, race or even finding independence--but the idea of belonging.
A young girl who is determined to sail the ocean within 210 days at sea brings an adventurous story for viewers.
“It's not ghosts. It's not supernatural. It's... It's America. And it's everywhere.”
The film centers around two young women, Becca and Sam, who were once high school sweethearts until they reconnect in their town.
We can criticize depictions from old media, but they weren’t simply “good for their time”. They were fighting and struggling in a world we can’t imagine.
Queen & Slim is a nice example of representation in both cast and crew