Mexican feature film
For anyone who is not a cis white woman, a justice-fueled murderous rampage is not framed as liberation. Instead, they contribute to harsh stereotypes that vilify minority women with dangerous consequences.
Anna May Wong was a talented actress and a fashion icon and still had to fight for everything she had due to hatred and racism.
True crime media is notoriously obsessed with the “missing white woman” trope, and yet the vast majority of American murder victims are male, and well over half are people of color.
Could you use some hearty laughs? Then you’re in the right place! Enjoy this selection of diverse international comedies.
Adapted from a 2014 novel by Atticus Lish, Preparation for the Next Life is the feature film debut of documentary filmmaker Bing Liu. With the help of screenwriter Martyna Majok, he paints a realistic and somber portrayal of Aishe, a Uyghur immigrant, as she struggles to make a living while undocumented in the United States.
A 2022 remake of the previous films of the same name, but with a more diverse cast, increasing representation and diversity.
