Extreme: Take Us Alive (2010)

I hadn’t heard of it either until recently—and yet, it’s one of the highest grossing movies of all time.

Vicenza, a Brazilian girl, goes on a quest by herself to find out who her birth father is by gathering clues.

Written and directed by Eva Victor, who also plays Agnes, the main character, Sorry, Baby is slow and artsy, but extremely effective. It shows how the trauma developed after a sexual assault has a ripple effect and loudly echoes in the victim and her life for years after.

The character of Mulan is one of Disney’s best heroines. She’s brave, kicks butt, and has a kill count. What other Disney character has killed hundreds of Huns by crushing them with an avalanche? No one.

Despite everything it was capable of, all of these poor choices strung together amount to nothing more than a counter-productive film.

This action thriller is made with the hope that the black youth of America will feel empowered, and realize the significance of their heritage.