DVD/Streaming Reviews

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One Night in Miami Directed by Regina King A fictional recreation of a gathering of four Black leaders and their sometimes heated conversation about their goals and aspirations. Justice
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Directed by George C. Wolfe A fierce and poetic study of music, history, and racism. Justice
News of the World Directed by Paul Greengrass Western about the healing power of storytelling and kindness as a spiritual practice. Kindness
The Father Directed by Florian Zeller A drama with a mix of sunshine and shadows about a man facing dementia and his daughter struggling to provide him the care he refuses. Love
Sound of Metal A quietly powerful portrait of disability, addiction, and recovery. Silence
Promising Young Woman Directed by Emerald Fennell An inventive feminist study of revenge and grief. Justice
Nomadland Directed by Chloe Zhao The remarkable odyssey of a feisty woman who finds community and her true self in her home on the road. You
Farewell Amor Directed by Ekwa Msangi A touching family drama about the sacred powers of dance. Transformation
Softie Directed by Sam Soko Involving documentary about the challenges facing a fearless young activist and his family in Kenya. Justice
The Salt of Tears Directed by Philippe Garrel Chronicle of a man and three different women who discover the disappointments, heartbreaks, and surprises in romantic relationships. Love
Our Friend Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite A deeply spiritual drama about the beauties and bounties of friendship. Love
Sing Me a Song Directed by Thomas Balmes An exploration of the emotional undercurrents of the digital revolution in, of all places, a Buddhist monastery. Shadow
Small Axe: A Collection of Five Films Directed by Steve McQueen A powerful anthology of stories about the challenges faced by and the triumphs scored by the West Indian community in London in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Justice
The Queen's Gambit Directed by Scott Frank A gripping miniseries revolving around a young woman's success in the previously all-male world of chess tournaments due to her determination, persistent study, and a little help from her friends. Play
Luxor Directed by Zeina Durra A sensitive and slow drama about healing from trauma. Nurturing
Gunda Directed by Victor Kossakovsky A mesmerizing study of animal sentience. Reverence
The Forty-Year-Old Version Directed by Radha Blank A hilarious and provocative read on race, creativity, and the pressure to succeed. Imagination
David Byrne's American Utopia An inspiring musical trip through a creative new vision for building beloved community. Imagination
Black Beauty Directed by Ashley Avis A splendid remake of the classic story about the value of truly partnering with a horse. Reverence
Hillbilly Elegy Directed by Ron Howard Film version of the memoir of a true believer in the traditional values of the American Dream. Love
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