
During the 2003 flood in the province of Santa Fe, a boy and his grandfather were taken to an evacuation center, where hundreds of families were waiting to return to their homes. The boy lived through unforgettable experiences. The only thing that mattered was friendship, love, and dreams... until the spinning top stopped.
When diverse representation is featured on-screen, it oftentimes comes with strings attached that undermine the message they were trying to send. This can be attributed to the fact that behind-the-screen, the industry primarily does not reflect the breadth of diverse difference that is present in daily life. That’s why when something as powerful and authentic as Minari comes along, it is both incredibly wonderful and needs a large audience to witness it.
Pressure is an unambiguously great movie, lead by convincing performances, a well-crafted script, good direction, and at least some social awareness.
It’s passionately protective of the women mentioned in the story or appearing on screen. Just like the article and the #MeToo movement, the film could help a trapped person find the courage to fight back.
This list was made with the intention of celebrating the craft. I love seeing more women of colour on this list than before and more newcomers on the scene as well!
This coming-of-age movie discusses immigration issues in the United States through the eyes of two exchange students in Brazil.