Professor Ruth Goldman, SUNY Buffalo State This in-class exercise is designed to encourage students to think about the political aesthetics embedded in film lighting choices especially in regard to skin…
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In this surreal satire, rapper, producer, writer, director, and activist Boots Riley challenges us to address our own complacency surrounding a society that profits off of oppression, abuse, and deceit….
Uzbekistan director, Soadat Ismailova’s debut film is “a poignant depiction of four generations of Tajik women living in the complete absence of men, was nominated for best debut film at the…
“What ‘Make Me Feel’ is not, however, is objectifying or derivative. Monáe takes some risks (the direct allusions to Prince, the sexual physicality) and owns them completely. She is treating…
The vivid and immersive cinematography of this scene from Barry Jenkins’ semi-autobiographical film explores the formative relationship between Juan and Little, while playing with themes of spirituality. New York Times’…
“800 riyals. Too Expensive for you.” A rebellious Saudi girl (Waad Mohammed) enters a Koran recitation competition at her school and hopes to win enough money to buy her own…
“Once a year on Mother’s Day, a charity buses children to remote prisons to visit their mothers.”
Dr. Dan Hassler-Forest’s series on films that shed light on the election of Donald Trump in the U.S., including historical, political, socioeconomic, and theoretical perspectives. “I started seeking out films…
Article on director Melina Matsoukas and various female artists: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/03/06/the-provocateur-behind-beyonce-rihanna-and-issa-rae
Article to read along with Shaka King’s satirical film, Mulignans: http://filmmakermagazine.com/92498-five-questions-with-mulignans-director-shaka-king/#.WZDUm1V97cd
