A soccer player from West Africa sneaks away during a game in Los Angeles in the hopes of establishing a new life in the United States with the help of an old friend.
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.
The latest installment in the beloved media franchise is a unique stylized mesh of humor and heart.
The trouble with Yara (2021) is that in its attempt to tell the whole story, it struggles to tell a consistently engaging story.
One of the great achievements of this film is its ability to challenge the mind and to force you to try to process information in a different way than you’re used to.
The intrepid archaeologist's latest adventure is an exciting, nostalgia-driven exploration of clashing ideologies amid ever-changing social dynamics and technological advancements.
The story of the singer's career in her Sweetener World Tour is told in this featured documentary film.
