

Beandrea July
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‘Alice’ Review: American Slavery and Black Power Collide
This time-bending thriller about a woman who escapes from slavery in 1973, starring Keke Palmer and Common, is a vapid historical romp.

‘Sundown’ Review: Stuck in Shallow Waters in Acapulco
In this Michel Franco film, a family escapes to the beach in Acapulco, the onetime sun-baked paradise that has become an epicenter of violence.

‘Pariah’ at 10: When Black Lesbian Characters Had the Spotlight
The Dee Rees drama made waves but studios largely returned to business as usual. A new crop of filmmakers sees signs of hope.

‘Try Harder!’ Review: California Overachievement Test
This documentary from Debbie Lum goes inside a top-performing San Francisco public high school to see how students are preparing for the future.