Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)
An eventful day in 1927 racist Chicago where Blues singer Ma Rainey records a song and faces off against her rebellious horn player & White producers.
Lovecraft Country (2020)
In this roadtrip first episode a Black Korean War vet, his uncle, & f woman travel to Lovecraft Country in MS in search of his father, encountering much racism along the way.
Francesco (2002)
The story of Francis of Assisi is retold, from his youth days through his conversion & friendship with Claire to his stigmata & death, with many embelishments & Scripture reference
The Half of It (2020)
Chinese American Ellie is an outsider at high school who writes love letters & texts for shy Paul who is in love with Astrid. Ellie also is attracted to Astrid. The tale ends in friendship & new purpose for each of the 3.
Only (2019)
During a pandemic that kills virtually only women, a husband tries to quarentine his wife, but the 2 grow so upset that they set off for the wilderness, despite the danger the government will sieze her for breeding.
A Hidden Life (2019)
The story of how Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter refused to salute Hitler or serve in the army, resulting in his martyrdom.
When They See Us (2019)
It’s a terrific miniseries. Click the title to read my entire review.
The Favourite (2018)
Two rival ladies battle to be Queene Anne’s favourite in this drama set in 18th century England.
Christopher Robin (2018)
Pooh seeks out the grown Christopher Robin in London for help, & in turn helps his friend rediscover his family & creativity.
Leave No Trace (2018)
A war-damaged father trying to raise his daughter in a forest runs up against society’s rules. 5 stars! Click the image to read my review.