Detroit (2017) USA (with The Script podcast)
Historical Saw “Detroit”. Where are the strong Black Mothers of Detroit? It made me sad, angry and just plain gutted me emotionally. I am not recommending this film and here’s why… Of the 3 audience questions taken… I got to ask “the elephant in the room” question which I directed to Kathryn…
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52 Films By Women – Step is Life by Amanda Lipitz (2017) USA
Advocacy#STEP #StepIsLife #BlackGirlMagic 2 women …(yes I must note Caucasian for specific reasons of intent and personal motivation) set out to tackle “American Blackness” and “Black history” Major Historical Event… #1 “STEP” Amanda Lipitz (Baltimore angst right after Freddie Gray verdict) And then #2 “Detroit” Kathryn Bigalow (The 1967 Detroit riots) Both films open this…
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