A thriller that offers a thoughtful exploration of race, class, and the blurred lines between truth and perception.
Tag: Aja Naomi King
“The Birth of a Nation”
Parker’s arrogant, smug direction and pretentious dialogue practically leaps off the screen and smacks you in the face. This isn’t a bad film; in fact, the first half is highly compelling and quite well done. Just brace yourself for the checklist of slavery film (and Oscar bait) cliches that are to follow.
Screen Zealots 