Watching “American Fiction,” I was prompted to reflect on the diversity within the Black experience. Being Black myself, the film underscored that our racial identity doesn’t mean we have the same set of experiences. The differences in our stories don’t diminish our Blackness; rather, they enrich it with a multitude of narratives and perspectives.
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Loving connection is a boundless space that defies any distance. The mother of Emmett Till, Mamie’s anger and her devotion to her son propel her decisions, yet not in a vengeful tone. She is actively angry when it serves as she remains clear, grounded and grows. Mamie’s growth and courage are a win for humanity.
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The festival brings focus to justice movements that are current as well as from throughout history, movements from around the world and nationally, as well highlights media that has been produced locally that activity champions reform for the local Pasadena Police Department and also offers support to budding film-makers here in Pasadena, with the Pasadena African-American Film Foundation.
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Rarely does a movie live up to the book upon which it is based. The Quiet Girl is a notable exception and a wonderful…
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What if the thing you feared most was invisible to everyone around you, even yourself? For Cecilia Kass, that nightmare is her reality. After…
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“What do you know about autism?” If someone asked me this question, I would have to answer honestly with, “Not much.” I know that…
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The earnestness and love behind the film is palpable; the longer you sit with it, the more the story seeps into your bones. I believe The Tragedy of Macbeth will stand the test of time and that the cinematography and performances within will be lauded for years to come.
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There is a Crisis in Ethiopia. Culture Honey explores the film The End of Blindness about Dr. Samuel who has dedicated his life to serving the poor in his country. Dr. Samuel performs up to 60 cataract surgeries a day for those who would otherwise be forgotten.
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Inside everyone is a bit of a detective and a bit of a voyeur. Rear Window, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1954,…
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San Francisco State University Fine Arts Gallery | Power of Community – Chinatown Then & Now
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A film with timely echoes, “Five Feet Apart” tells the story of Stella and Will – two teenagers with cystic fibrosis – their struggles, and the love that blooms between them in the most star-crossed of places. CF patients must stay five feet away from each other at all times in order to avoid catching each others’ specific strains of bacteria which can lead to serious infections, removal from the transplant list, and a much quicker death.
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The pairing of emotional intensity and intellectual exigency is destabilizing. This was the underlying hook that enabled this film to transform the unthinkable ugliness into perception – and was, in my opinion, the very success of the film.
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