Mabel rediscovers her passion for dance, catching the eye of a female dance group. They invite her to join, offering solace and sisterhood. Yet, their bond is tested by their manipulative coach, who demands performances even during menstruation. Mabel uncovers a shocking secret: her best friend Tanya is having an affair with the coach. Feeling betrayed, Mabel grapples with morality. At a rave, psychedelic drugs reveal the group's true nature as a cult, worshiping divine feminine energy. Embracing her role, Mabel leads a ritualistic ceremony, defeating their oppressor and ushering in a new era of empowerment.
This is not a slavery story, it is a freedom story. The viewers only see Harriet as a slave for the first few minutes of the film. To me, it felt like watching the origin story of a superhero…which is both good and bad.
Two Distant Strangers (2020) centers around Carter James (Joey Bada$$) as he tries to get back home to his pitbull, Jeter, after spending a night at the apartment of his date Perri (Zaria Simone). What gets in the way of Carter reuniting with his dog is that every time he tries to leave Perri’s apartment, he is killed by police and wakes up back in her bed in a never-ending cycle. It addresses the issue of police brutality which rightly has been in the public eye more and more with the unjust deaths caused at the hands of law enforcement.
Gay representation is out there, but to portray a character who's gay as a big, happy brute is a rare treat.
Sisters Mia and Emma discover and hunt down a unicorn with magical blood and want to protect it.
The 92nd Academy Awards had many strong contenders for best animated short. But which Oscar nominated short wins for diversity and inclusion?
Based on the legendary creature, the Chupacabra, this live-action movie brings an adventure to all.
