Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Is That Black Enough for You?!?

2022 · 135 min · EN · R · 6.1 (38 votes)
Dir. Elvis Mitchell · Starring Elvis Mitchell, Margaret Avery, Harry Belafonte, Charles Burnett, Suzanne de Passe, Antonio Fargas

“Representation is revolution”

Documentary

A look at the Black revolution in 1970s cinema, from genre films to social realism, from the making of new superstars to the craft of rising auteurs.

VIBE

This documentary feels like a vibrant, insightful retrospective. It's a deep dive into a pivotal era of Black cinema, celebrating its power, artistry, and lasting cultural significance with a rich tapestry of voices and film clips.

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