Poverty In Black And White
Poor Black characters are usually surrounded by crime and violence, while poor White characters are portrayed as noble and hard-working.

When Shura's sister dies, Shura starts taking care of her newly orphaned niece. Her fiancee, Grisha thinks the child may be Shura's own, and his suspicions estrange them. This leaves the way clear for a shy neighbor who has loved her from afar to gain points as a potential mate. Stenberg's design is simple and effective - a strongly-colored portrait of the pensive heroine at a table that provides space for the title and limited credits.
Poor Black characters are usually surrounded by crime and violence, while poor White characters are portrayed as noble and hard-working.
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This indie short documentary archived the story of a staple rock band as well as an essential part of local history.
At 2:17 a.m., every child in a third-grade class wakes up, leaves their home, and disappears into the darkness—except one. The next day, teacher Justine Gandy discovers that Alex Lily is the only student left, while the rest have vanished without a trace. Did Justine have something to do with it, or is a far more sinister force stalking the town, targeting not just children, but anyone in its path?
Sweetheart provides a stark example of self-isolation taken to its extreme.