Race in the Movies - What Messages Does Hollywood Send About Race?
"Does art reflect life? In movies, yes. Because more than any other art form, films have been a mirror held up to society's porous face."--William Saroyan
Read reviews, soundbytes, and behind the scenes news about some of today's most popular movies, and engage in a discussion about the messages Hollywood is sending about race.
Read reviews, soundbytes, and behind the scenes news about some of today's most popular movies, and engage in a discussion about the messages Hollywood is sending about race.
"The Exonerated" Film Review
The Exonerated is a powerful film depicting the tragic, but true stories of six survivors of death row...all of whom were exonerated only after many years of imprisonment, abuse, and irrecuperable loss. The film features and all-star cast and a script crafted entirely from actual letters and interviews. A must-see!
The Exonerated is a powerful film depicting the tragic, but true stories of six survivors of death row...all of whom were exonerated only after many years of imprisonment, abuse, and irrecuperable loss. The film features and all-star cast and a script crafted entirely from actual letters and interviews. A must-see!
Movie Review: "The N Word" - A Documentary
"The N Word" - A bold, unflinching look at historical and evolving use of the controversial word "nigger." A 2004 UrbanWorks Entertainment Documentary Directed by Todd Williams and Produced by Helena Echegoyen.
"The N Word" - A bold, unflinching look at historical and evolving use of the controversial word "nigger." A 2004 UrbanWorks Entertainment Documentary Directed by Todd Williams and Produced by Helena Echegoyen.
Movies that Highlight Race Relations - Compiled by Forum Members
A List of Movies that Highlight Race Relations - Compiled by Forum Members (A - G)
A List of Movies that Highlight Race Relations - Compiled by Forum Members (A - G)
Interracial Couples on TV and Screen - Is it Becoming More Common?
A discussion of the recent greater visibility of interracial couples on TV and screen, and what it might reflect about American society.
A discussion of the recent greater visibility of interracial couples on TV and screen, and what it might reflect about American society.
Movie Review: Paper Clips - A Small Town & the Holocaust Story
Review of the documentary "Paper Clips" - A heartwarming story about a small town's efforts to comprehend the Holocaust.
Review of the documentary "Paper Clips" - A heartwarming story about a small town's efforts to comprehend the Holocaust.
Movie Review: A Day Without A Mexican
A discussion of the thought-provoking sleeper-hit movie - A Day Without A Mexican.
A discussion of the thought-provoking sleeper-hit movie - A Day Without A Mexican.
Movie Review: "Guess Who" - Interracial Couples & Hollywood
A discussion of the 2005 movie Guess Who? and Hollywood's portrayal of interracial couples.
A discussion of the 2005 movie Guess Who? and Hollywood's portrayal of interracial couples.
Movie Review: "Crash" - a 2005 Movie about Race Relations
A brief review of "Crash" - a 2005 movie that strikes at the heart of complex race relations.
A brief review of "Crash" - a 2005 movie that strikes at the heart of complex race relations.
Top 5 Race Relations Movies
A list of favorite movies that comment on race relations and intercultural relations. A great resource for teachers, trainers, and those interested in intercultural issues.
A list of favorite movies that comment on race relations and intercultural relations. A great resource for teachers, trainers, and those interested in intercultural issues.
Movie: "Hitch" - Deciding the Race of the Leading Lady
A discussion about hollywood's decision to cast Eva Mendez as the leading lady alongside Will Smith; an exploration of popular movies and the messages they send regarding race.
A discussion about hollywood's decision to cast Eva Mendez as the leading lady alongside Will Smith; an exploration of popular movies and the messages they send regarding race.