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Judas and the Black Messiah

This Black History Month I’m reviewing the biopics of Black icons in history. Read my breakdown of Judas and the Black Messiah (2021).

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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

For this Black History Month, Roxanne reviews Black Biopics of Black icons in history. Read my thoughts on Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom starring Idris Elba and Naomie Harris.

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The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Read my review of biographical drama of troubled but talented jazz singer, Billie Holiday.

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Da 5 Bloods

Read this review on Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods and uncover hidden meanings and messages within the film.

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The Photograph

Read our review of modern love-story The Photograph, starring Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield

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Moonlight

Read our review on the award-winning story of a lifetime, Moonlight

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Rocks

Read our review on heartfelt but equally joyous British drama, Rocks

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Miss Juneteenth

Read our review on the Sundance Film Festival nominated and Black Star Film Festival winning ‘Miss Juneteenth’

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Tenet

Read a spoiler-free review of Christopher Nolan’s latest feature film, Tenet.

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