Two parallel lives, separated by five decades—one enduring the struggles of the 1971 Liberation War, the other facing challenges in modern times. As their stories intertwine, both discover the strength of resilience.
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.
'Ganja & Hess' is a 1973 experimental horror film, written and directed by the visionary auteur Bill Gunn. It was meant to be a straightforward blaxploitation film – but director Gunn had grander ambitions.
The nations of Wakanda and Talokan enter war over their opposing viewpoints on dealing with the destructive hearts of humankind on the surface world.
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!
Tara Thorne’s film is equal parts emotional and comedic, illustrating the beauty and the pain of long term relationships.
