The true story of the nephew of a white rancher posing as a friend of the Osage. He marries a wealthy tribal member & agrees to his uncle’s plot to poison her slowly so he will inherit her land rich in oil.
Rosewood (1997)
This harrowing true story based on a racist massacre of Blacks manages to inspire hope due to the efforts of a few courageous Blacks, and even some whites, to help victims.
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Will Smith, using graphics & actors, hosts this survey of the long struggle for Blacks to become full citizens, centering on the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution.
Son of the South (2020)
Writer-director Barry Alexander Brown’s film is based on Bob Zellner’s well-received 2008 autobiography The Wrong Side of Murder Creek: A White Southerner in the Freedom Movement. The author’s move from sympathetic but do-nothing white moderate to zealous C-R activist is a good illustration of Dr. King’s criticism in his famous prison letter. At first …
Interview with Andrew Heckler, Writer/Director of BURDEN
Interview with Andrew Heckler, Writer/Director of BURDEN The following was conducted via telephone on February 21, 2020. I had seen the director’s social justice film Burden (now being released in stages across the USA) and thus was eager to talk about it during the all-too-brief 15 allotted minutes. My film review is already up on …
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Burden (2018)
A terrific film based on a true story of overcoming racism in a small town. Click the title to read Ed’s full review.
The Best of Enemies (2019)
This movie has its flaws, but it still is an inspiring true story of a Klansman and an African-American activist slowly forging a friendship. Click the movie title to read Ed’s review.
PLACES IN THE HEART (1984)
Places in the Heart, set in 1930s Texas, is the story of a black field hand helping a widowed white produce a successful cotton harvest, ending with an unusual Communion service.
Mudbound (2017)
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars. Click the image to read my entire review.