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The Woman King (2022)
Extraordinary & magnificent!
This is one of the most impressive movies of recent years & deserves a higher rating. Everything about it was top-notch: great cinematography, casting, acting, choreography, sets, direction, storyline. Deeply visceral in its realism, action, & drama. Beautiful settings show the glorious West Africa countryside. Primary characters are well-fleshed out & engaging. If I were to compare this movie to Black Panther, the latter would get a 9 for many reasons, while its followup BP: Wakanda Forever would get 8. Nothing against the Black Panther movies but this is on an entirely different level, perhaps for an older, more sophisticated audience. I suggest many of the poor reviews are suspect & perhaps biased.
The 1619 Project (2023)
Wonderful & worthwhile
Couldn't help but notice the attack of the trolls who submitted ridiculously low ratings & tried to deter people from learning history. So I gave this a 10. Watched 1st ep & found it well done, looking forward to the rest. But I strongly encourage everyone to read the book. Take your time. Understand the complexities of history, its impacts on society today, & the realities of propaganda perpetrated by those who seek to weaken our nation. The Project has details & nuances that aptly demonstrate the diversity & richness of the people who settled this nation. E Pluribus Unum. The struggles of the earliest settlers & the emergence of American societies throughout the past 400 years have direct bearing on today's cultural complexity as well as the social & political manifestations of prejudice. Don't be afraid to dive in.