Set during the New York City blackout of 1977, a guy and his wife/girlfriend (whatever) and another female friend decide to take a trip to 'the island' to alleviate the boredom of being stuck in the blacked-out city.
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.
I can say without question, that this is the first movie I’ve ever seen where art imitates life so much that I could 100% identify with it on a personal level. The predominately Black cast of characters are people with hopes, dreams, fears, and ambitions.
'Wolf Like Me' works if you want a show to shut off your brain while watching. If you think too much, you'll hurt yourself.
Black Christmas movies are few and far in between to find — so it is wonderful to see more representation on the screen just in time
This groundbreaking summer blockbuster proves that diversity enhances the action genre.
