Raoul Peck uses an unpublished James Baldwin work as his guide & script, enriched by archival clips & interviews, to expose racism in the US.
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO (2016)
A Love Song (2022)
A rare film of romance of an older widowed woman waiting at a campground for an old h.s. flame to join her & see if they have a future together.
Flag Day (2021)
John Vogel is a schemer seldom telling the truth to his daughter Jennifer, though she overcomes this to become a journalist.
Minari (2021)
A Korean immigrant family moves from California to engage in farming in Arkansas, almost splitting up because of difficulties.
EROICA (2003)
In depicting the first private performance of Beethoven’s great 3rd Symphony, the characters interact as the orchestra plays the entire work.
An American Rhapsody (2001)
When a Hungarian family that has fled to America manage after 6 years to bring the infant they had left behind, their troubles are far from over.
Canvas (2020)
An old man grieving over his wife’s death cannot paint until his granddaughter’s touch inadvertently reminds him of the love they had share.
Ruby Bridges (1998)
TThe story of 6-year-old Ruby who integrated an all-White New Orleans school. aided by her mother of faith, a famous, psychiatrist, a kind White teacher, & the support of her church & community.
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.
I Lost My Body (2019)
Twin narratives of a severed hand on a mysterious journey and a pizza deliverer on a quest. Click the title to read my review.