
After missing her last bus out of a remote neighborhood, Rachel runs into a silly mime that appears out of nowhere. Once she insults him, the mime reveals his murderous, cannibalistic tendencies. A fatal game of cat and mouse follows as Rachel is pursued by her silent but deadly stalker.
A Black woman centered in a box office rom-com with a happy ending and no struggle love.
The fun tricks used in the production design and lighting read extremely well on-screen but hardly fulfill their purpose of trying to inject glamour into a lack-luster story with nothing to say.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
As a horror buff, I was intrigued by people claiming 'The Sadness' was the most disturbing movie they've ever seen or to watch with caution. So, I finally put the internet to the test and watched it for myself... to varying results.
This is a list of seven films that explore police brutality and systemic racism made by Black filmmakers. These are important movies to watch and to take in, as — through the power of cinema — they showcase what it feels like to be a Black person living in a country that is internally designed to be against you.