Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.

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A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
A throwback to the last months of the 20th century in this comedy film.
An incredible documentary showcasing the difficulties of living in a crumbling Rust Belt city.
On top of the phenomenal acting, and great dialogue between the two characters, the cinematography was ravishing! The sound was outstanding! The production design was simple, yet intrinsic. The minimalistic approach in the Malibu beach house represented how little they really have going on in their relationship. The storyline may have been much simpler than "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf," but all the more insightful, and much more animalistic at its core.
This HBO mini-series asks why a young white man turned to violence and finds no easy answers. But why do we only ask questions about certain kinds of killers?