Staff Picks: Inauguration Edition 2021
It’s almost the end of the first month of 2021, and just over a week since the U.S. saw a new president take office. In light of the occasion, some of us highlighted our favorite political films below!

Aurie, a wannabe Instagram influencer, tries everything to increase her followers. She goes to a hotel resort with her boyfriend Eli, hoping that wellness and holiday content will increase her online fame. When this fails, Aurie’s mood gets worse, but there seems to be something wrong with the hotel and staff. While Aurie gets more suspicious, Eli does not seem to notice anything.
It’s almost the end of the first month of 2021, and just over a week since the U.S. saw a new president take office. In light of the occasion, some of us highlighted our favorite political films below!
The power of a talented female director like Patty Jenkins and an overall diverse cast is what makes this film worth watching for me.
Treated like a granter of wishes for those earning out of retelling the same tragedy, Marilyn looks like she's caged in different stages of trauma for us to stare at, instead of someone we’ve finally allowed to rest in peace.
The justice system in the United States of America is supposed to operate as you are deemed innocent until proven guilty. But "When They See Us" shows what happens for Black people is they are deemed guilty until proven innocent.
How closely should film adaptations follow their source material? Let's take a deep dive into "Norma Rae", and find out.
A dynamic journey of self-acceptance and identity.