52 FILMS BY WOMEN: #11. 13 (2016) U.S.A. – Ava DuVernay We just want to “Make America Great Again” = $$ profit. Ava DuVernay and her team have done a phenomenal job highlighting the bias and corporate greed entrenched in America’s justice system. The experts she interviews, from both sides of the political aisle,…
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52 FILMS BY WOMEN: #9. The Rape of Recy Taylor (2017) U.S.A. – Nancy Buirski A mother walking home from evening service with 2 friends is accosted by six men, kidnapped and raped. There would be justice. In 1944, a Black mother walking home from evening service with friends a black couple in…
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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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