The real lives of four hikikomori guys are linked by an animated movie to the outside world.
Adapted from a 2014 novel by Atticus Lish, Preparation for the Next Life is the feature film debut of documentary filmmaker Bing Liu. With the help of screenwriter Martyna Majok, he paints a realistic and somber portrayal of Aishe, a Uyghur immigrant, as she struggles to make a living while undocumented in the United States.
A legacy based on the comic strip for old and new fans of Peanuts.
White audiences saw Peola’s mixed-race passing as a Black woman’s struggle to be white. Black audiences saw it as the rebellion of a Black woman trying to gain privileges only given to white people.
At first glance, one wouldn't think John Carpenter's cult classic would be a thematic double-billing - or that Free Guy would be worthy of being mentioned in the same sentence as They Live - but the two films of vastly different genres have more similarities upon further examination.
An Indonesian film that brings strong representation of Asian descent in this heart-warming tale of a woman and her dog.
This documentary moves chronologically through Black representation in horror films, revealing the genre's connections to Black history.
