New Independent Black Films: Movie Alternatives For The Holidays

 

Just found out about this new indy joint produced by and starring Chicago rapper, Common and a recent favorite at Sundance. This looks like a good bet for anytime of year, but especially with the usual holiday film fare and Oscar-hungry dramas.  It'll be good to see black men and the complex issues raised around manhood,the transgenerational values being passed onto our  boys, and serious questions about survival being played out on the big screen.

I'm looking forward to seeing it as soon as it opens in NYC just to see Dennis Haysbert (remember he was the velvet-voiced President Palmer on Fox's 24), Charles Dutton, Michael Kenneth Williams from The Wire and Ms. Meagan Goode showcase their talent.